I’ll be uploading a worksheet on ‘messing up’ fariytales with your children. You’ll need a dash of imagination and some pretty intense thinking!
Download it here -> Fairy Tales Worksheet
Filed under: Exploring writing with children on October 26th, 2007 | No Comments »
“Second Best” by Jane Eagland and illustrated by Terry Milne,2005. Myriad Books Limited. Picture Book. Ages 4-7.
If “Little Mo” ministered to my little one, this book brought assurance to my first child.
Bear and Dog are Ellie’s toys . Bear sleeps with Ellie on the bed while Dog sits on the shelf. Ever since […]
Filed under: Exploring children's picture books on October 17th, 2007 | No Comments »
“Little Mo” by Martin Waddell, illustrated by Jill Barton.1995. Walker Books. Picture Book. Ages 3-5.
If you have a little one who constantly tries to keep up with her big sister ( and other big kids at the playground), this book is a must-buy.
Little Mo is a polar bear cub. She wants to be able to […]
Filed under: Exploring children's picture books on October 13th, 2007 | No Comments »
“Verdi” by Janelle Cannon, 1997. Harcourt Brace. Picture Book.Hardcover. Ages 4-7
This picture book scores high in terms of factual information, captivating storyline and beautiful illustrations.
Prior to this book, my soon-to-be three year old wanted absolutely nothing to do […]
Filed under: Exploring children's picture books on October 8th, 2007 | No Comments »
I’ll be uploading a worksheet containing ideas for exploring rhyme and rhythm with children soon.
Children naturally love rhymes. Think of the many silly playground songs we sung at each other when we were kids. Think of the the corny poems we sent to each other while the teacher was teaching in class.
Filed under: Exploring poetry with children on October 4th, 2007 | No Comments »
