reading

It's true!  I'm pretty much filling the calendar for my Reading, Writing and Rhyming Tour, but i wanted to get the message out now that the new year is in full swing!

i had a fantastic time (as usual) at St Thomas The Apostle School in the Delmar area.  I was interested to see what their "wish list" was for the jolly old bearded man.  They not only told me, but they ended up creating a song parody in no time flat.  Here is their c…

I had a great time was very enthusiastic group of kids at the Sand Creek Middle School in Albany.  From the way they put the song together, they certainly are definitely leaders.  In fact, that's the subject of the tune, coincidentally. They even did a music video!

I always appreciate getting letters about the school program – especially from the kids.  I thought I would share some of these cute and touching letters.

I would certainly be appreciative if everyone tuned in with her kids on Wednesday morning to hear what these five Capital Region schools have collectively written about the perils of bullying.

Okay, kids (and parents,relatives and friends of...)   If you missed hearing your Pledge of Allegiance that you did on our morning show, here's your chance to hear yourselves again!

We had this conversation on the air this morning. Are there or aren't there words that rhyme with orange?  Rapper Eminem would like to think that there is.

It's that time of year again - sharpen the pencils, get out the brand new notebooks and get ready for another school year ( who am I kidding - for all I know, the kids all have iPads!)
Be that as it may, I am taking sign-ups for the Reading, Writing and Rhyming Tour for this year.  There is a quick a…

This is now year 19 of the Reading, Writing and Rhyming School Tour. It's unbelievable, but it's true.    Besides being on the air, it's the most fun I've ever had behind a piano.  And the fun's about to continue. In fact, I'm DOUBLING the appearance…

This was a very interesting and rewarding experience - traveling to the Marie Curie Institute  of Engineering and Communications in Amsterdam. (Sounds like a college, doesn't it?) Well, these kids were smart enough to be in one, and they were just second graders!

This is a pretty novel idea, but it could get a little complicated.  If your kid bullies, should YOU be fined?

I know I sound like a broken record, but I had a blast at my recent school appearance.  I don't think that will ever change!  This one was a total group effort.  A parent started the writing process and the kids "tweaked it" here and there.  Here is the res…