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How to Make Last Names Plural or Possessive

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I have always loved the beauty of Maya Angelou's w

I have always loved the beauty of Maya Angelou's words. How magnificent that her influence lives on.

#mayangelou #bestquotes #sundayquotes #mrsladywordsmith #wordstoliveby

We buy these for our children, but do you read the

We buy these for our children, but do you read them too? They’re so helpful—and short.

I picked this one up the other night and enjoyed relearning about the event. Did you know that with today’s dollar value the tea that was dumped would be worth $1-2 million? No wonder it was an impactful protest!

#chapterbooks #chapterbooksforkids #mrsladywordsmith #whatwasbooks

New children’s book from my friend Heather Davis

New children’s book from my friend Heather Davis @heathershelpfulstories

Not only is this book beautifully illustrated, but it teaches the all-important message of getting along and having mutual respect even when we have disagreements.

This book will help you have a timely discussion with your children about working together with others.

Link in her bio for more information. 💜

#heathershelpfulstories #mrsladywordsmith #helpfulstories #childrensliterature #childrensbooks #booksworthreading

It's time for many of us to send out those graduat

It's time for many of us to send out those graduation announcements and wedding invitations. But are you unsure how to address your last name or those of your recipients? Do you add an apostrophe? Let me show you how to tell. LINK IN BIO.⠀
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#grammartips #weddinginvitations #graduationannouncements #wordsmith #mrsladywordsmith

So this just arrived! I’ve been so interested to

So this just arrived! I’ve been so interested to read it. Have any of you read it yet? 👍 or 👎?

Generally speaking, I like Oprah and many of her ideas. I know nothing about the doctor/coauthor on this book.

I’ll be cracking it open soon and posting a review. Stay tuned ...

#oprah #oprahwinfrey #oprahbookclub #whathappenedtoyou #mrsladywordsmith

❤️ this mural in SLC! I love that it’s inter

❤️ this mural in SLC! I love that it’s interactive, prompting visitors to write down what they’re grateful for.

This Mother’s Day, I’m grateful for my mother, of course. 🌸 As adults, we are two very different people. But we share a love for gardening 🌱, family history 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, and pies 🥧.

🧑‍🎨: @annlettering

#mothersday #gratitude #gratefultomom #gratefulthoughts #mrsladywordsmith #tomoms

Cutest way to store bookmarks!!! I have a bazillio

Cutest way to store bookmarks!!! I have a bazillion of them shoved in a drawer. I think I’ll bring them out and show them off in a cute pot. PLUS they’ll be out where I can see and USE them—instead of some random scrap of paper or receipt, my typical go-to. 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

#bookmarks #bookmark #bookmarksofinstagram #bookmarkers #bookmarker #mrsladywordsmith #booklover #youcanneverhavetoomanybooks

I spotted this clever paper upcycle craft. The art

I spotted this clever paper upcycle craft. The artist used pages from a desktop calendar. ❤️

Have you ever made something like this?

#papercrafts #upcycled #mrsladywordsmith

Reading hack! Is it hard to see small print? If yo

Reading hack! Is it hard to see small print? If you don’t have your readers handy, you can use your smartphone. It has a magnifying option. 🔍

Iphone: Go to settings. Then accessibility, then magnifier. Flip it to on. Then when you click the home button three times, the camera will open as a magnifying glass 🔍 with a zoom function.

Android: Turn the feature on in settings, accessibility, vision, magnification. Then open the camera and tap the screen three times.

I’m so excited! This will come in handy for reading menus and other small-print items when I’m on the go and don’t have reading glasses handy.

🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍

Please share and tag to help me spread the word on this great tip. Thank you!

#readinghacks #bookhacks #lifehacks #lifehacks101
#magnifyingglass #readingglasses #mrsladywordsmith #oldeyes #visuallyimpaired

Affect vs Effect. Can you tell the difference, or

Affect vs Effect. Can you tell the difference, or does this one trip you up? ⠀
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Link in bio.⠀
#grammartips #grammar #affectvseffect #grammar #grammarpolice #grammarmatters #englishgrammar #grammarrules #grammarnerd #mrsladywordsmith

Wise words. How is it that those who have physical

Wise words. How is it that those who have physical challenges have such great introspection? Do you think Helen Keller's accomplishments would have been so amazing if she could have seen and heard? Would we even know who she is today?⠀
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#helenkeller #helenkellerquote #helenkellerquotes #inspiringquotes #mrsladywordsmith

Of course you're going to Google it! But what in t

Of course you're going to Google it! But what in the heck does it mean? Anyone?⠀
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#funwithwords #wordgame #wordgames #wordsmith #wordsmiths #mrsladywordsmith

She endured so much--not knowing we would quote he

She endured so much--not knowing we would quote her to this day. I'm sure she must be proud that her inspiring words live on.⠀
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#annefrank #mrsladywordsmith ##inspiredquotes #annefrankquote #annefrankquotes

A story of survival from Syria to every hope in En

A story of survival from Syria to every hope in England. Nuri and Afra leave everything they’ve ever loved in their homeland and the Aleppo area. Nuri and his cousin are successful beekeepers. They love the area and never imagined leaving. But their lives are in constant danger. They both lose children in the conflicts. Tragically, Nuri and Afra watch their only son, Sami, die in a bomb explosion in their backyard. It haunts them.

Up front you need to know that this story alternates between reality and PTSD hallucinations. A main character is not real, but Nuri thinks he is real as day.

Afra, a talented, reknowned local artist, is blinded in the explosion. But is it permanent?

Up front, this sounds like the saddest story ever. So why read it? Because we need to know what’s going on in other countries. We need to have a glimpse of what refugees endure so we can offer them help and hope.

I recommend this one. Despite the hardcore topic, the language is clean.

#thebeekeeperofaleppo #christylefteri #christylefterithebeekeeperofaleppo #syria #syriawar #syriawarcrimes #novelstoread #mrsladywordsmith #cleanreads

Every time I donate to a Little Free Library, I fe

Every time I donate to a Little Free Library, I feel like I’m performing a small act of service. ❤️

Occasionally, I also find a book treasure to take home. Either way, I’m delighted! It makes my day.

Someday I want one either in my front yard OR at a much-needed location.

Do you have one of these near your home? Or in your yard? Does it serve area needs well? I’d love to hear your thoughts on these. 📚

#littlefreelibrary #littlefreelibraries #littlefreelibrariesofinstagram #freebooks #freebooksarethebestbooks #mrsladywordsmith

I love spring 🌸! It’s refreshing and upliftin

I love spring 🌸! It’s refreshing and uplifting for my soul. Recently, our family had pictures taken together, so I thought I’d share a few with you.

I also thought it might be a good time to share a little about me, for those of you who don’t already know me.

I’m Kerry Smith. Some people ask me if I’m really a wordsmith. Yes, yes I am. 😊

I have a bachelors in English, with a minor in Spanish. I am also a former full-time writer and editor for the Ensign magazine. Since I can remember I have always loved reading and writing.

I grew up on a farm in a small southeastern Idaho town. We raised 🐑 sheep, and they were very cute but lots of work. When I wasn’t doing farm chores, I was reading.

I’m pretty sure I checked out and read almost every book in the children’s section of our small public library.

I always loved my English classes and would never let myself earn less than an A in them.

My passion is helping children and adults with literacy skills. I believe that if someone can read, a whole world of information opens up to them.

I also teach piano lessons to neighborhood children and love seeing the sparkle in their eyes when they learn to play a song they absolutely love.

I also adore Latino culture and lived in Paraguay for a year and a half. I’m still fluent in Spanish and returned for a visit after 26 years in 2019. It was an incredible experience to be with my Paraguayan family again.

Thank YOU for following me here on my journey to share my love for reading and learning. I share great tips and ideas for reading at mrsladywordsmith.com. Link in bio.

I’m excited to get to know more of you here and learn of your great ideas and suggestions too.

📷: @alicephotoco

I so wish I had written this book. It's super clev

I so wish I had written this book. It's super clever! You'll be amazed at all the odd words that don't fit our standard alphabet. My son thought it was cool to learn a bunch of fancy words. There's even a dictionary in the back of the book to help you know how to pronounce them and learn what they mean. ⠀
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The Worst Alphabet Book Ever, by Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter.⠀
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#alphabetbook #theworstalphabetbookever #alphabetbooks #kidslit #childrenslit #childrensliterature #funbooks #funbooksforkids #mrsladywordsmith

Things we say which we owe to Shakespeare . . . I

Things we say which we owe to Shakespeare . . . I knew a bunch of these were attributed to him but didn't realize how many there really are. Did you?⠀
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#shakespeare #shakespearequotes #classicquotes #mrsladywordsmith #wordsmith #wordsmiths

Reading a good book with lots of quotable material

Reading a good book with lots of quotable material? Easily mark those quotes with this easy hack. Simply stick a mini note pad to the book's front cover. Then, as you read, peel off stickies as you go and paste alongside the quotes you find. At a glance, you can easily refer to them after, which is so helpful for studies, writing articles, or just collecting those amazing quotes that help you along your life's journey.⠀
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#quotes #quotestoliveby #bookhack #bookhacks #bookmom #bookquotes #bookquotesandme #wordsmith #wordsmiths #wordsmithing #wordsmithery #mrsladywordsmith

It's amazing what a little optimism can do. Ponder

It's amazing what a little optimism can do. Ponder this thought a moment and take notice throughout your day. Does it make a difference for you?⠀
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#positivequotes #optimism #dailythoughts #uplifted #mrsladywordsmith #keepgoing #youcandothis #expectthegood

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I have always loved the beauty of Maya Angelou's w

I have always loved the beauty of Maya Angelou's words. How magnificent that her influence lives on.

#mayangelou #bestquotes #sundayquotes #mrsladywordsmith #wordstoliveby

We buy these for our children, but do you read the

We buy these for our children, but do you read them too? They’re so helpful—and short.

I picked this one up the other night and enjoyed relearning about the event. Did you know that with today’s dollar value the tea that was dumped would be worth $1-2 million? No wonder it was an impactful protest!

#chapterbooks #chapterbooksforkids #mrsladywordsmith #whatwasbooks

New children’s book from my friend Heather Davis

New children’s book from my friend Heather Davis @heathershelpfulstories

Not only is this book beautifully illustrated, but it teaches the all-important message of getting along and having mutual respect even when we have disagreements.

This book will help you have a timely discussion with your children about working together with others.

Link in her bio for more information. 💜

#heathershelpfulstories #mrsladywordsmith #helpfulstories #childrensliterature #childrensbooks #booksworthreading

It's time for many of us to send out those graduat

It's time for many of us to send out those graduation announcements and wedding invitations. But are you unsure how to address your last name or those of your recipients? Do you add an apostrophe? Let me show you how to tell. LINK IN BIO.⠀
⠀
#grammartips #weddinginvitations #graduationannouncements #wordsmith #mrsladywordsmith

So this just arrived! I’ve been so interested to

So this just arrived! I’ve been so interested to read it. Have any of you read it yet? 👍 or 👎?

Generally speaking, I like Oprah and many of her ideas. I know nothing about the doctor/coauthor on this book.

I’ll be cracking it open soon and posting a review. Stay tuned ...

#oprah #oprahwinfrey #oprahbookclub #whathappenedtoyou #mrsladywordsmith

❤️ this mural in SLC! I love that it’s inter

❤️ this mural in SLC! I love that it’s interactive, prompting visitors to write down what they’re grateful for.

This Mother’s Day, I’m grateful for my mother, of course. 🌸 As adults, we are two very different people. But we share a love for gardening 🌱, family history 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, and pies 🥧.

🧑‍🎨: @annlettering

#mothersday #gratitude #gratefultomom #gratefulthoughts #mrsladywordsmith #tomoms

Cutest way to store bookmarks!!! I have a bazillio

Cutest way to store bookmarks!!! I have a bazillion of them shoved in a drawer. I think I’ll bring them out and show them off in a cute pot. PLUS they’ll be out where I can see and USE them—instead of some random scrap of paper or receipt, my typical go-to. 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

#bookmarks #bookmark #bookmarksofinstagram #bookmarkers #bookmarker #mrsladywordsmith #booklover #youcanneverhavetoomanybooks

I spotted this clever paper upcycle craft. The art

I spotted this clever paper upcycle craft. The artist used pages from a desktop calendar. ❤️

Have you ever made something like this?

#papercrafts #upcycled #mrsladywordsmith

Reading hack! Is it hard to see small print? If yo

Reading hack! Is it hard to see small print? If you don’t have your readers handy, you can use your smartphone. It has a magnifying option. 🔍

Iphone: Go to settings. Then accessibility, then magnifier. Flip it to on. Then when you click the home button three times, the camera will open as a magnifying glass 🔍 with a zoom function.

Android: Turn the feature on in settings, accessibility, vision, magnification. Then open the camera and tap the screen three times.

I’m so excited! This will come in handy for reading menus and other small-print items when I’m on the go and don’t have reading glasses handy.

🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍

Please share and tag to help me spread the word on this great tip. Thank you!

#readinghacks #bookhacks #lifehacks #lifehacks101
#magnifyingglass #readingglasses #mrsladywordsmith #oldeyes #visuallyimpaired

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