Friday, April 24, 2020

How to Create Book-Based Language Activities for Pre-K

How to Create Book-Based Language Activities for Pre-K
How to Create Book-Based Language Activities for Pre-K One of the most meaningful ways to support language development in young children is to begin with a great book. Whether you're a teacher, homeschool parent, childcare provider, librarian, tut…

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Julia Donaldson Books: Books, Read Aloud Activities & Teaching Ideas

Julia Donaldson Books: Books, Read Aloud Activities & Teaching Ideas
Are you looking for fun, engaging stories that build language skills through rhythm and repetition? Books by Julia Donaldson are a wonderful choice for young learners. From The Gruffalo to Room on the Broom and Stick Man , her stories combine catchy r…

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Tad Hills Books: Books, Read Aloud Activities & Teaching Ideas

Tad Hills Books: Books, Read Aloud Activities & Teaching Ideas
Are you looking for warm, playful stories that help children build language, confidence, and early learning skills? Books by Tad Hills are a wonderful choice for young learners! From the beloved Duck & Goose series to Rocket the Dog stories, Tad …

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

10 Social-Emotional Skills Children Can Learn from Stories

10 Social-Emotional Skills Children Can Learn from Stories
10 Social-Emotional Skills Children Can Learn from Stories Stories do much more than entertain. They introduce children to new ideas, expand vocabulary, strengthen literacy skills, and encourage imagination. But some of the most valuable lessons found …

Sunday, March 1, 2020

Dr. Seuss Books: Books, Read Aloud Activities & Teaching Ideas

Dr. Seuss Books: Books, Read Aloud Activities & Teaching Ideas
Are you looking for playful, engaging stories that inspire a love of reading while building important early literacy skills? Books by Dr. Seuss are a wonderful choice for young learners! From The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham to Hop on Pop an…

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Picture Storytelling Activities for Young Learners

Picture Storytelling Activities for Young Learners
Bringing Pictures to Life: Storytelling Through Images There’s something magical about a picture. A single image can spark a hundred stories, ignite imagination, and invite children to notice, wonder, and share. When we explore pictures with young le…

Monday, February 10, 2020

Jory John Books: Books, Read Aloud Activities & Teaching Ideas

 Jory John Books: Books, Read Aloud Activities & Teaching Ideas
Are you looking for funny, meaningful stories that also support social-emotional learning? Books by Jory John are a wonderful choice for young learners. From The Bad Seed to The Good Egg and The Cool Bean , his stories combine humor with powerful mess…