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Tag Archives: literacy
Reading Aloud on Christmas Eve
I wanted to read aloud to the children on Christmas Eve. I wanted to leave them with visions of sugar plums. Well, I wanted to give them the gift of a story. And that’s just what I did. Last March … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, children's books, Early Education, Giving, Inspiration, Kindness, picture books, reading aloud, reading aloud
Tagged Children's Christmas Books, Chris Van Allsburg, Gloria Houston, literacy, reading aloud, Reading aloud on Christmas Eve, The Polar Express, The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, YouTube Channel
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Light, “Fairyland” and Preschool Poetry
The winter solstice draws near, and Jupiter and Saturn will come close together as the bright Christmas Star – the first time in 800 years. Light It’s all about light in December. Holidays are centered around light. I’ve never seen … Continue reading
Giving Thanks – Miles and “The Wild Robot”
Today I finished reading aloud to Miles, “The Wild Robot.” I was a bit choked up. Miles and his sister Claire (also a former student) were too. This was the best Thanksgiving, real giving that truly matters. For bloggers who … Continue reading
StoryWalk – An Eric Carle Book
A StoryWalk is a book, told with a series of signs, planted outdoors along a walk, that take you through each page of a book. You follow along, walking from one ‘page’ of a story to the next. It is … Continue reading
Reading Aloud to the Rescue
A child’s serious head injury required surgery and plenty of rest at home. Scary stuff. How to help Miles relax and take his mind away from his boo-boo? Reading aloud, of course. Miles loved ‘Jennie reading’ when he was in … Continue reading
My Summer of Books – Part 1
My summer has been filled with reading children’s books, from new picture books to books for older children, and classics. Every one has been satisfying and thrilling, yet in different ways. Some books are funny, some are filled with history, … Continue reading
More at The Carle, the Art of Maira Kalman, and “Fireboat”
After visiting the Angels exhibition at the Eric Carle Museum, I viewed the art of Maira Kalman. I knew this dog, at least I thought I did. While there was something familiar here, I had to admit I don’t really … Continue reading
Posted in art, Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Eric Carle, Giving thanks, history, Inspiration, museums, picture books, reading, reading aloud, Teaching young children, The Arts
Tagged 9/11, art, children's books, Eric Carle Museum, Fireboat, Inspiration, John J. Harvey, literacy, Maira Kalman, reading books to children
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Thank You to the Eric Carle Museum, and Kate DiCamillo’s New Book.
Just before the pandemic hit, the Eric Carle Museum asked me if they could include in their quarterly newsletter my story, my blog post, about visiting the museum and hearing author Kate DiCamillo speak. Yes! Of course, yes! They enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Eric Carle, Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Inspiration, reading, Teaching young children, Writing
Tagged Chapter reading books, children's books, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Inspiration, Kate DiCamillo, literacy, Meeting an Author, Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem
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Locked On
Look at our eyes. The words I’m reading are terrific. Landon is hearing every word. I can’t say enough, and he can’t hear enough. We’re locked on. Reading aloud is powerful, in the best of ways. Jennie