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Tag Archives: picture books
When Reading-Aloud Grows a Reader
Reading aloud to children is the most important thing I do in my classroom, every single day. I tell parents this every year. The fundamental constant that gives children the tools to succeed in school is language. The more words … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, chapter reading, children's books, E.B. White, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, literacy, picture books, preschool, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged chapter books, Charlotte's Web, Growing readers, Jack and the Beanstalk, John Howe, picture books, Reading aloud to children
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Memories of Mac
This Christmas card arrived from Mac and his family. Oh, the memories and stories I have to tell. He is quite ‘old’ in this photo, so I have to go back four years to tell you about Mac. “Oh Jennie, … Continue reading
Posted in American flag, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, geography, Gloria, Inspiration, literacy, picture books, preschool, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud
Tagged Chapter reading books, Charlotte's Web, geography, Gloria, Humphrey The Lost Whale, Mount Rushmore, picture books, reading aloud, Student alumni
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Terrific Children’s Books – #2
I don’t often buy a book, but when one is hands-down terrific, I must have it. In #1 I reviewed “The Rabbit Listened” by Cori Doerrfeld. Here is #2, a story of friendship, and what happens when there is a catastrophe. Can … 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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1-800-Viola Swamp
Over the past few days, many bloggers have been reading an older post, one of my favorites. Every day in the classroom is not always a good day. Humor to the rescue. I hope you enjoy reading this post as … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, picture books, preschool, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged Humor on a bad day, Miss Nelson is Missing, picture books, reading aloud, Reading to children, When things go wrong in the classroom
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The Start of a New Year at School – Part 1
When children come to school next week, they will be greeted at the front entrance by this hand painted dove. I can’t imagine anything more welcoming for children than walking across this threshold to start their day at school. This … Continue reading
History Through a Classic Picture Book – The Little House
Last night as the sun was setting, the house next door was getting sleepy. Just look at those window eyes closing and getting ready to say goodnight. They reminded me of a favorite picture book, “The Little House” by Virginia … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, children's books, Early Education, history, Inspiration, picture books, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged history, History through picture books, picture books, reading aloud, teaching young children, The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
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A Children’s Book, Especially For Today – by Maya Angelou
My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me Did you know that Maya Angelou wrote a children’s book? She did, back in 1994. I have been reading her book to my preschoolers long before I really knew of her. I … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Diversity, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, picture books, Quotes, self esteem, Teaching young children
Tagged children's books, Early Education, Inspiration, Maya Angelou, Maya Angelou quotations, My Painted House My Friendly Chicken and Me, picture books
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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
Trees
This autumn has been gorgeous. The trees are brilliant in a variety of colors. They make me look up. They make me stop to really look. Summer was dry, so it is surprising that our autumn is especially colorful. I like to … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Einstein, Imagination, Mother Nature, Nature, picture books, Quotes, reading aloud, reading aloud
Tagged Gail Gibbons, Inspiration, Learning from nature, Nature, picture books, reading aloud, Seasons, The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree, Trees
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