Weekly Trip to the Library Aesop’s Fables are stories that teach morals through the use of animals and nature. These stories have been passed down from one generation to the next over the course of thousands of years. The animals in fables are representative of the most powerful human emotions – both positive and negative – […]
Creative Project Wednesday Teach the kids about the crustaceans lobsters and crabs. Tell them that crustaceans are arthropods which means their skeletons are on the outside of their bodies. They have jointed parts to move and many have legs to move. Crustaceans have two pairs of antennae. Crabs can swim but lobsters can just walk […]
Weekly Trip to the Library Jamberry by Bruce Degen Since it’s berry season there’s no better time to take a trip to the farmer’s market and pick out the kids’ favorite berries. Then, stop by the library and borrow a copy of Jamberry by Bruce Degen. Serve the kids a snack of berries and whipped cream while […]
Weekly Trip to the Library Before taking the kids to the beach this summer read them age-appropriate children’s books to learn about the shore. Here are my little preschooler’s favorite beach books to learn about the shore. You can purchase our 5 top picks by clicking the links below or be sure to borrow them from […]
photo from dreamstime.com Weekly Trip to the Library I make a very conscious effort to allow the kids in my care to play with any toy they want to and to avoid creating strict gender roles. I want the girls to be independent and strong and encourage them to play sports. I want to encourage […]
Weekly Trip to the Library Mo Willems is a genius author for preschool and elementary school-aged children. The number one New York Times Bestselling author and illustrator is best known for his Caldecott Honor winning picture books Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. In addition to such picture […]
Book Review by Kids for Kids Book Review by Alena 10-Years-Old Can you imagine being locked up, hiding from the Nazis in the time of the Holocaust? If you read The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss you will learn that’s what two Jewish sisters, Annie and Sini, had to do for years. The sisters had […]
February is Black History Month so there is no better time to read books about our individual uniqueness to the children in our care. When I was a kid I remember reading biographies of the first African American to play in major league baseball for Black History Month. I remember learning about jazz, the civil […]
Teaching Kids About Animal Tracks One of the greatest joys for kids is when they first walk outside after it snows and they leave footprints in the snow. Kids love comparing the different size and shapes of the footprints of their family members. So this week we recommend borrowing The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack […]
Weekly Trip to the Library The winter Olympics have started in Sochi and I recommend reading books on the topic to the children in your care. Then, be sure to have your own pint-sized Olympic games in the house you work in. When you are finished, hand out medals and serve up dishes from around […]
