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Category Archives: reading aloud
The Wild Robot
Our trip to visit children and grandchildren included plans to read aloud The Wild Robot Escapes, by Peter Brown. It is brand new, and the sequel to The Wild Robot, an outstanding book and one of my absolute favorites. Within … Continue reading
Little House in the Big Woods
I began reading aloud a new chapter reading book, Little House in the Big Woods, by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In thirty minutes, I had read only four pages. Four! There was so much happening in the story, we had to stop … Continue reading
Posted in chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, Imagination, Inspiration, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, literacy, Little House in the Big Woods, reading aloud, teaching young children
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From “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” to Dr. Seuss
This week began with National Fairy Tale Day and ended with Dr. Seuss’s birthday. I was in my glory. So were the children. We voted on our favorite fairy tale. The Three Billy Goats Gruff won, hands-down. This was a … Continue reading
Posted in books, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, picture books, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged children's books, Dr. Seuss, Early Education, Fairy Tales, Green Eggs and Ham, Play performance, preschool, reading aloud, teaching young children, The Three Billy Goats Gruff
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Book Bears, and Reading Aloud
My library reading group is Book Bears. We read a book each month, and I host the discussion. These are mostly second graders, eager to read. We have a full and lively house, until… Let me back up. Many things … Continue reading
Darth Vader, Marines, and Reading Aloud
I watched a TED Talks with actor Adam Driver who plays Darth Vader’s son in the last two Star Wars movies. He is one great actor! The new Star Wars movie (saw it yesterday) is outstanding. What he does outside … Continue reading
Posted in Diversity, Expressing words and feelings, Giving, Imagination, Inspiration, military, play performances, reading, reading aloud, storytelling, The Arts
Tagged Adam Driver, Arts in the Armed Forces, Diversity, Expressing words and feelings, Marines, military, TED talks, The Arts
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My Favorite Christmas Books
I want to share with you my favorite Christmas books. I love books, and I love reading to children. After a gazillion years, these are the ‘tried and true’, stories that children love. Me, too! Grab tissues, laughter, and wonder, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Imagination, Inspiration, picture books, reading aloud
Tagged Apple Tree Christmas, children's books, Christmas books, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, literacy, Merry Christmas Strega Nona, Night Tree, On Christmas Eve, reading aloud, The Polar Express, The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
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Five of the Best Children’s Books
I have been tagged to nominate my top five children’s books. Thank you Norah at norahcolvin.com. Choosing five books (only five) is a roller coaster, and I love that ride. Here are my favorite children’s books, and why: Goodnight Moon … Continue reading