Online Reading Resources and Outdoor Play Inspiration for Parents and Educators

The Katie Mohar Blog

Reading and spending time in nature should feel more natural to today's children than scrolling and clicking. That’s why I share plenty of helpful tips, expert advice, and fun ideas for teaching your child to love reading and embrace their unique imagination.

Go ahead – dive in and let’s start learning!

Welcome to the Katie Mohar Blog! This is your go-to resource for learning how to engage your child or student by reading and encouraging their imaginations through outdoor play.

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Discover the history and lore behind pumpkin legends in popular literature and entertainment.

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Kites motivate kids to play outdoors and develop their imaginations! Discover the history and lore of kite flying.

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Harriet Tubman was a courageous conductor on the Underground Railroad, leading at least 70 people to freedom before the Civil War.

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Discover the fascinating backstory of Tchaikovsky’s magical holiday ballet.

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Discover the history of Mount Rushmore!

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Discover the amazing history of hot air balloons.

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Today, we remember the courage of veterans by revisiting the story of the vermilion poppies of Flanders Fields.

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