Sunday, February 18, 2018

Bringing Pictures to Life: Storytelling Through Images

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 learners, we’re not just teaching words—we’re cultivatin…

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Kindness We Can See and Feel

Kindness We Can See and Feel
Kindness doesn’t usually arrive with big announcements. It shows up quietly — in a held door, a shared crayon, a gentle “you can go first.” For young children, these moments are not abstract ideas. They’re felt in the body, remembered in the heart, a…

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Exploring Emotions with The Color Monster

Exploring Emotions with The Color Monster
Sometimes our feelings can feel messy and jumbled—like a jumble of colors all mixed together. That’s exactly what happens to the Color Monster in Anna Llenas’ heartwarming story. He wakes up one morning feeling all his emotions at once: happy, sad, …