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Category Archives: Nature
New Books, Authors, Art and Birds – at The Eric Carle Museum
A great day at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Two new picture books just came out, and they are terrific. I had the pleasure of meeting and greeting both of the authors, as they read their books … Continue reading
Finding a Rainbow
You just never know when or where you might find a rainbow. “Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” -E.B. White- Bev Bos was THE best when it comes to children, especially music. I still sing this … Continue reading
Posted in E.B. White, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, music, Nature, Singing, wonder
Tagged Bev Bos, E.B. White quote, Finding a rainbow, rainbows
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The Sun and the Moon – Eric Carle
Discovering an Eric Carle illustration that is over 50 years old is delightful. His words give new meaning to the art. “I often include the sun, and the moon, in my books and in a way I am trying to … Continue reading
Posted in art, Eric Carle, Imagination, Inspiration, Nature, picture books, The Arts, wonder
Tagged art, Eric Carle, I See a Song, Sun and Moon
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“Look!”
“Look! Come here and look at the sky.” Children rushed to the top of the playground. I pointed to the sky. There was silence, genuine awe. Nature does that, you know. “What is that?” “Pink cloud beams?” “Cloud rays of … Continue reading
Posted in art, Einstein, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, Mother Nature, Nature, Quotes, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged Look!, Pink cloud rays, Sky
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Gems at the Eric Carle Museum
Eric Carle Every visit to the Eric Carle Museum is a wonder, because I always discover something new. I know what the current exhibits are and I plan my visit…but something ‘else’ happens along the way. This visit was about … Continue reading
Posted in art, Book Review, children's books, Eric Carle, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, museums, Nature, picture books, Teaching young children, The Arts, wonder
Tagged Environmental art, Eric Carle, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Forbidden art, Large Blue Horses by Franz Marc, Nazi Germany
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Play + Nature and “The Giving Tree”
When play occurs outdoors in natural elements, it draws children in. It whispers, “Come and play, I have everything to give you.” The leaves were bursting with color. Ladybugs were everywhere. Sticks and rocks are great for building. The playground … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Early Education, Imagination, Inspiration, Nature, Play, preschool, reading aloud, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged Children and play, Nature, Play, Seasons, The Giving Tree
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Oh No – Not Yet
No! No! You are not supposed to turn red – yet. I love fall and the beautiful red leaves… just not yet. It’s the end of August, and you are welcome in October. Not now. What? Your tree has more? … Continue reading
Posted in Mother Nature, Nature, wonder
Tagged Changing seasons, Hanging onto summer, The first red leaf of fall
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The Sun and the Rain Make a Rainbow
Today’s weather was everything in dramatic fashion. The morning brought torrential rains, including five tornadoes here in Massachusetts. Tornadoes are rare up here. Then, the sun came out. Next, billowing thunderclouds began to form. We had to run errands, and … Continue reading
Posted in Early Education, Inspiration, music, Nature, preschool, Quotes, wonder
Tagged rainbow, Summer weather has everything, The sun and the rain make a rainbow
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