Counting the Days With Wonder: A Gentle Countdown to Special Moments

There’s something tender about anticipation — that quiet space before a celebration when stories begin to form, routines shift ever so slightly, and every day holds a little more possibility. Whether you're counting down to Halloween, Thanksgivin…

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The 12 Days of Christmas: A Gentle Holiday Tradition Through Song, Play, and Connection

Some songs don’t need to be explained. They simply need to be lived with. “The 12 Days of Christmas” is one of those timeless Christmas songs for children—repetitive, rhythmic, a little absurd, and wonderfully comforting. It grows slowly, day by day, …

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Teaching Compassion with the Story of the Good Samaritan

The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) is one of the most memorable Bible stories for children — simple to tell, rich in meaning, and full of opportunities for real-life application. Whether you’re teaching in Sunday school or guiding a les…

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How to Host a Book Club with Pre-K: Building a Love of Reading Through Conversation and Connection

When we think of book clubs, we often imagine older children or adults gathering to discuss a novel. But book clubs can be just as meaningful—and often even more magical—for young children. A Pre-K Book Club creates opportunities for children to expl…

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What to Do Before, During, and After Reading a Story

What to Do Before, During, and After Reading a Story One of the most common questions ESL teachers ask is: "What should I do after reading a story?" But perhaps a better question is: "What should I do before, during, and after reading a s…

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Monthly Reading Logs for Kids: Encouraging a Love of Reading All Year Long

There is something deeply comforting about a book—the way its weight feels in our hands, the soft hush of turning pages, the way a story can carry us somewhere familiar or completely new. Reading isn’t simply a skill to be practiced. It’s a rhythm to…

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Puppets and Props – Stories in Motion, Anywhere You Are

You’ve got a story in mind. Maybe it’s for today, maybe for tomorrow. Maybe it’s a quiet morning at home, the sun spilling through the window while the children sit on the carpet, or maybe it’s a busy daycare corner, where hands are reaching, chairs…

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The Three Wise Men: Exploring Faith, Kindness, and the Christmas Journey with Young Children

The Three Wise Men is a meaningful opportunity to help little learners explore kindness, generosity, perseverance, cultural traditions, and the wonder of the Christmas story through one of its most beloved journeys. For young children, the story of t…

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United Nations Day: Noticing Our Shared World Together

United Nations Day is an invitation to help children notice that the world is wide, connected, and filled with people who live, celebrate, care, and experience life in many different ways. For young children, this day is not about politics, governmen…

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