Category Archives: #early learning

Book Cover News!

After a long delay, I finally have news on the next book cover. I had asked people to let me know which image they prefer for the back cover. I got some feedback through my blog, instagram, facebook and in person. https://wordpress.com/block-editor/post/authorcynthiamackey.com/1905 And a decision has been made! The front cover is still top secretContinue reading “Book Cover News!”

Music Education Linked with Early Language Development

Dr. Sean Hutchins at the Royal Conservatory of Music, published results of his study of children enrolled in their ‘Smart Start’ music education program for children under 6 years. Early childhood music education plays a powerful role in cognitive development. https://www.rcmusic.com/about-us/news/new-research-demonstrates-link-between-music-educa

Giveaway Time!

Okay, I’m a little behind schedule with my giveaway but here we go! This is great for picture book lovers, teachers, librarians, parents and grandparents. You can win Picture the Sky, by Barbara Reid and a signed copy of Katie Shaeffer Pancake Maker! The winner will also receive a pdf copy of my story stretchersContinue reading “Giveaway Time!”

Back to School Blog Giveaway! Coming Soon!

Greetings and welcome to my blog!  I wanted to let you all know I’m in the planning stages for my next blog/facebook giveaway.  It has been too long since the last one 🙂 I’m working on the prizes right now and what they ought to be.  You can expect a picture book or two inContinue reading “Back to School Blog Giveaway! Coming Soon!”

Wednesday Writing Update

Hello Lovely Reader! Thank you for stopping to read my Wednesday Writing Update.  What did I get done this week? Well, first off, there were a few distractions like the Mr. Rogers movie, Won’t You Be My Neighbour (you’ve got to see it if you haven’t yet!) and then the boat and the lake wereContinue reading “Wednesday Writing Update”

Welcome!

Hello and Welcome! I’m happy you’re here.  I hope you’ll take some time to pour a cup of tea or a nice cool glass of lemonade or whatever you fancy.  Then I hope you’ll spend a few moments reading. I’m an early childhood educator, a picture book writer and a music teacher.  I do myContinue reading “Welcome!”