Tag Archives: Early Education

Steve the Crossing Guard

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

Steve is a fellow blogger and a school crossing guard in western New York state.  I have to tell you what he does with children.  Obviously the best teachers are not always teachers in the classroom. Last January he wrote … Continue reading →

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What Happens at Chapter Reading

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

My copy of Little House on the Prairie is so well-loved that two entire sections of the book have fallen out.  No matter; the words are all there.  I wouldn’t trade that book for anything.  When I finish reading each … Continue reading →

Posted in books, chapter reading, children's books, Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, history, Kindness, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 65 Comments

A Joy Story!

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

Got four minutes?  Want to see one of the greatest clips of real joy?  I mean real.  Grab a seat.  En-joy! Thank you to Inga, my fellow teacher.  She is a magician because she finds these things that are the … Continue reading →

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Get Caught Reading

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

Get caught reading! Jennie

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Guest Readers

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

 Guest Readers. Superheroes. They remember books, stories, and chapter reading in my classroom. Children return. Every year. They love to read. Thank you, Emma and Liam. “The more that you read the more things you will know.  The more that … Continue reading →

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My Classroom Bookshelf

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

My classroom bookshelf is the most important and popular place to be.  I think so, and children certainly feel that way.  They congregate like squirrels at a bird feeder.  Yes, there are fights over books, loud times, and also quiet … Continue reading →

Posted in books, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, Jim Trelease, picture books, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud, self esteem, Teaching young children | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 67 Comments

How to Teach a Child to Become a Superhero

Posted on April 20, 2018 by

Superheroes.  Every child wants to be a Superhero.  Ask a child, “What does a Superhero do?” and you will hear everything from “save the day” to “help people” to “get the bad guys.”  These are good things, and Superheros are … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Giving, Imagination, Inspiration, Kindness, picture stories, self esteem, Teaching young children, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 88 Comments