Fun and Learning with Ryan T. Higgins Stories

Are you looking for funny, relatable stories that help children understand behavior and emotions? Books by Ryan T. Higgins are a wonderful choice for young learners. From We Don’t Eat Our Classmates to the Mother Bruce series, his stories combine hum…

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Fun and Learning with Roal Dahl Stories

Are you looking for imaginative, humorous stories that capture children’s attention and spark a love of reading? Books by Roal Dahl are a fantastic choice for young learners. From Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Matilda and James and the Giant P…

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Storytelling with Puppets and Props: Engaging Literacy Activities for Young Learners

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 …

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10 Picture Book Activities That Support Social-Emotional Learning

10 Picture Book Activities That Support Social-Emotional Learning Picture books are wonderful tools for developing literacy skills, but their impact extends far beyond reading. Stories help children understand emotions, build empathy, develop confiden…

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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 Picture Books Support Emotional Development

How Picture Books Support Emotional Development When people think about picture books, they often think about reading. They think about vocabulary, literacy skills, language development, and a love of books. While picture books certainly support all of…

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How to Host a Book Camp for Pre-K: A Cozy Literacy Adventure for Any Learning Environment

There’s something magical about gathering young children around a great story. Whether you're a teacher, homeschool parent, childcare provider, librarian, tutor, or caregiver, a Book Camp is a simple and memorable way to spark a love of reading …

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