As a member of the "Teacher Cadette Corps", I began teaching children to read while I was in fifth grade. I would like to give a shout-out to the Hartford Courant and other newspapers for printing the story wa-a-ay back when - like forty years ago. Although it was a very long time ago, having the article to share with family and friends brings joy to my heart.

Today, via my small business, "MyStoriesAndPoems.com", I help children improve their reading ability - including their ability to understand what they read. I also help children improve their writing skills. MyStoriesAndPoems.com's innovative program helps children elevate their reading and writing abilities using simple, yet challenging, "theme-stories" and by understanding and writing poetry.

In order to fill my time between poetry lessons and personal writing endeavors {of which Helium has been added}, I started a collection of 'Personalized All Occasion Cards' which are available at http://mystoriesandpoems.com/greetingcardlist.aspx.

After referring to myself as 'Silly Mommy' years ago when I developed my first website "FunnyPoemsForKids.com" I created a logo to represent the silly mommy side of myself. You can see the logo posted at MyStoriesAndPoems.com and here with my "About Me" image.

My readers and followers who are fimiliar with StudyIsland.com may - or their child/ren may - come across a poem of mine entiled "MyShoes" when visiting that site. Just as I do when conducting in-person poetry-writing lessons, StudyIsland uses My Shoes to help children understand what they read. My Shoes may also be viewed at http://www.angelfire.com/weird/funnypoems/MyShoes.html.

Teachers and other educators can read information about my online and inhouse poetry writing pages including inclass contests for their students at http://mystoriesandpoems.com/teacherinformation.aspx.

I have created several Information "Zones" here at Helium.com. Exploring these Zones should give you better perspective as to who I am. The first zone link listed below will lead you to my poetry zone where you can get a better understanding of my education philosophy and my interest in helping children.

Poetry Zone - http://www.helium.com/zone/2349-teach-poetry-to-children-poe try-improves-writing-skills

Bed Bug Zone - http://www.helium.com/zone/2831-bloodsucking-bedbugs-on-the- rise

Smart Baby Zone - http://www.helium.com/zone/2536-how-to-raise-smart-baby-to-b ecome-successful-student

Health & Fitness Zone - http://www.helium.com/zone/2504-health-and-fitness-center-in formation-to-the-core

I hope you will enjoy visiting these zones and I also hope you and your children will visit me at MyStoriesAndPoems.com.

Thanks for visiting,

R. Renee Bembry AKA Silly Mommy

My passion is ...

Writing and teaching poetry.

I know too much about ...

Nothing. There's always more to learn on a subject.

My parents always told me ...

You can do anything if you set your mind to it.

My childhood ambition ...

Singer/Songwriter.

My favorite memory ...

Entails my "little rascal" childhood adventures.

Why I write ...

I love learning and manipulating words.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I'm reading what I'm writing/watching what I'm writing/listening to something in my head that's telling me what to read and write.

My first job ...

Store clerk.

My best moment ...

Too many. I have five children.

My inspiration ...

The desire to stimulate my readers.

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