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Tag Archives: literacy
‘Donut Party’ and Much More
We had our year-end event with families this week. It was the first time in two years that families, children, and teachers were all together. It was wonderful. Children called it the ‘Donut Party’, because they knew doughnuts would be … Continue reading
Goodnight Moon – A Staple, Every Year
Before children learn to read, first they must hear the words. It’s developmental, like learning to crawl before learning to walk. The auditory piece, including singing, hits both the brain and the soul in learning. In my preschool class, reading … Continue reading
Posted in books, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Gloria, Inspiration, literacy, preschool, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged children's books, Goodnight Moon, language development, literacy, New York Public Library, reading aloud, Reciting and singing books
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Giving – Dollar General, Kelly Clarkson, Dolly Parton, and Me
It is the season of giving. I can’t tell you how much it meant for me to give to Read Aloud West Virginia. This would not have happened if I hadn’t been a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. Her … Continue reading
The Library – Reading and Book Bears – Part 1
Thursdays at the library are my favorite days. I get to read aloud to elementary school children. And, I get to host Book Bears, a book discussion on a book everyone in the group has read. How could I resist … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Inspiration, reading, reading aloud
Tagged Book Bears, Library, literacy, Reading with children, Summer of the Monkeys
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Terrific Children’s Books – #4
Kindness Matters Social and emotional development are critical to young children. … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, Book Review, children's books, Expressing words and feelings, Giving, Inspiration, Kindness, picture books, preschool, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged children's books, Early Education, If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson, Kindness, literacy, reading books to children, teaching young children
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Terrific Children’s Books – #3
Books #1 and #2 dealt with the all-important social and emotional issues – friendship, fear, worry, kindness, courage, giving…and more. Here is #3, a story on the same important path, but at a much more complex level. Oh, this one is … Continue reading
Terrific Children’s Books – #1
Looking ahead to Christmas and gift giving, books are always a timeless and welcome gift. I have found a few excellent books which I want to share with you. I had to buy them, as they’re that good. Children in … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Kindness, picture books, preschool, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged Book Review, literacy, picture books, Reading to children, Social and Emotional behavior, The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
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The Flights To and From LA – Book Stories
My flight to LA to appear on the Kelly Clarkson Show was packed. I was in the three-seat section along with a nice young couple. After a few hours in the air, it was apparent that she was pregnant. He … Continue reading
Posted in books, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, Inspiration, literacy, music, preschool, reading aloud, reading aloud, School
Tagged children's books, Early Education, Goodnight Moon, Gooseberry Park, literacy, reading, reading aloud, Telling parents about the importance of reading and reading aloud
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The End, and Also The Beginning
Every moment outside when summer ends is a gift. I hang on tight. I listen to the crickets. I often think of E.B. White when he wrote “Charlotte’s Web.” He knew how precious those last days of summer are. He … Continue reading
Chapter Reading Newsletter to Families
My final newsletter to families at school, telling them how important reading aloud chapter books is to their children. Hopefully this opens the door for them. Chapter Reading June 16, 2021 Chapter reading is one of our treasured moments of … Continue reading
Posted in books, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, reading aloud, reading aloud, School
Tagged chapter reading, children's books, Imagination, Inspiration, language development, literacy, reading aloud, The Read-Aloud Handbook
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