“Among my most prized possessions are words that I have never spoken.” -Orson Rega Card April was National Poetry Month and April 21-25 was School Library Week. The librarian at my children’s school had a week of fun activities, called “Catch the Reading Wave,” planned for the students. They could wear something beach themed on […]
“Little pig, little pig, let me come in!” “Not by the hair on my chinny, chin, chin!” “Then I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house down!” Everyone knows the story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, right? Well, adults do. But what about about children? I was surprised […]
It’s April 12th: National D.E.A.R. day. So go ahead…Drop Everything and Read!!! http://dropeverythingandread.com/ What did you read today?
Do you like the not-so-subtle reminder I put on my kids bathroom mirror? 🙂
Here are the children’s books that have been in my library bag and on my nightstand in March (well, at least the ones I’d recommend). Go check them out! Preschool (ages 3-5 years) and Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Middle Grades (ages 8-12 years):
” There are no good books that are only for children.” -W.H. Auden If you find yourself in New York City anytime before September 8th, 2014, I encourage you to go visit the free exhibit at the New York City Public library titled The ABC of It: Why Children’sBooks Matter. I checked it out last […]
Organic, non GMO’s, free range, antibiotic free, natural, etc. You’ve heard the buzz words. And if you’re a parent, you’ve probably wrestled with what to feed your children on a daily basis and may feel a guilty pang every time you succumb to the fast food drive thru. Well, when it comes to serving up […]
In this fast paced world we live in, you probably find yourself rushing from one thing to the next (carting kids to practices and lessons, meals on-the-go, helping with homework, volunteering at school, grocery shopping, etc.). As we zoom through these activities, we often forget some of the basics in life, like simply being kind […]
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