Using “Twin Texts” to Get Kids Excited About Reading & Learning (Grades K-3)

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If you are trying to come up with fun strategies for getting children excited about learning you may want to use “twin texts.”  This term refers to the use of fiction and nonfiction books to increase comprehension and build a foundation for critical thinking.  Most think this only works with […]

Let’s Go! ~ Toddler Storytime

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It was all about things that GO during our last Toddler Storytime of the winter session.  We also talked about the letter G in Go and found some other things that begin with G!    Guitar, Goose and Goat! Books We Shared   In Red Light Green Light by Anastasia Suen […]

Let’s Go! ~ Infant Storytime

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It was all about things that GO during our last Infant Storytime of the winter session.  We also talked about the letter G in Go and found some other things that begin with G!    Guitar, Goose and Goat! Take a look at the books, flannel boards, songs, rhymes & […]

Bouyancy ~ What sinks? What Floats? – Preschool STEAM

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Preschool STEAM (for children ages 2-6) is all about having fun with science, technology, math and art!  There is no right or wrong way for children to experiment – the fun and learning comes from the doing!  Early childhood research shows us that little hands and minds learn best when at play. […]

Birds! ~ Preschool Storytime

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There are so many great picture books about birds and we read two of them during preschool storytime. And…there was even a pesky cat hanging around.  We all know cats and birds don’t mix but when it comes to storytime, anything’s possible!  Here are the books, songs, flannel board, story […]

Bedtime ~ Toddler Storytime

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We explored stories and activities about Bedtime during toddler storytime.  Take a look at the books, flannel activities, songs, rhymes & video we shared. Just for FUN!  Have you started sharing books with your baby before bedtime?  Comment below if you have any favorites!  I can list them in a […]

Bedtime ~ Infant Storytime

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It was all about bedtime during Infant Storytime.  Take a look at the books, flannel boards, songs, rhymes & bounces we shared. Just for FUN!  Have you started sharing books with your baby before bedtime?  Comment below if you have any favorites!  I can list them in a future blog […]

Garden ~ Toddler Storytime

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We explored stories and activities about gardens during our toddler storytime.  Take a look at the books, flannel activities, songs, rhymes & video we shared. Fun Fact:  Click here for a blog post about creating a Sensory Garden for your toddler:  Growing Minds It doesn’t have to incorporate everything listed, […]

Garden ~ Infant Storytime

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We shared stories and activities about gardens during Infant Storytime.  Take a look at the books, flannel boards,  songs, rhymes & bounces we shared. Fun Fact:  Here is an interesting blog post from Growing Minds about creating a Sensory Garden for your toddler.  It doesn’t have to incorporate everything listed, […]

Preschool STEAM ~ Spin Art ~ Centrifugal Force

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Preschool STEAM (for children ages 2-6) is all about having fun with science, technology, math and art!  There is no right or wrong way for children to experiment – the fun and learning comes from the doing!  Early childhood research shows us that little hands and minds learn best when at play. […]