Category Archives: reading aloud

“The Story of Little Babaji” – a Classic Children’s Book

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

This week I read aloud one of the children’s favorite books on YouTube.  In order to understand the book and its popularity, first let me back up – a long time ago. I vividly remember the book Little Black Sambo … Continue reading →

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A “Jennie Story” – On YouTube

Posted on March 21, 2020 by

This has been a whirlwind of a week.  Each of the past five days I have posted a video of me reading aloud a picture book, and an episode of chapter reading, every day on my new YouTube channel. It … Continue reading →

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade!

Posted on March 18, 2020 by

It happened quickly.  Schools closed for two weeks.  Teachers went in on Friday to do a deep cleaning, from surfaces to toys, even markers and the cover of every book.  Over the weekend the closings of public places skyrocketed.  On … Continue reading →

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Children’s Words, Part 3

Posted on March 6, 2020 by

In Part 2 I talked about children telling their stories in their own words.  Without a visual or help from a teacher- no crutch, it’s not so easy.  Welcome to the deep end, not the shallow end.  Children wrote and illustrated … Continue reading →

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Children’s Book Trilogy – Highly Recommended

Posted on February 10, 2020 by

At long last, the third book in this trilogy, written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by Scott Magoon, was published this week. The first book is Spoon, published in 2009.  I was immediately captivated by the clever story of a … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Bear Books, Part 2

Posted on January 31, 2020 by

In Part 1 yesterday, I talked about half of these wonderful bear books.  Here is the second half: Blueberries For Sal, by Robert McCloskey The year was 1948.  Sal and her mother go blueberry picking.  On the other side of … Continue reading →

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A Free ‘Oral Vaccine’ for Literacy

Posted on January 12, 2020 by

Yes, there really is a free oral vaccine for literacy.  It is reading aloud.  No, not reading.  Reading aloud.  Because, in order to become a reader (and a lifelong reader) you have to hear the words – first – over … Continue reading →

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