Full disclosure….I love dogs. That said, I promise that even if you don’t fancy dogs, your heart will be warmed by this book. It is like a love song to the bond between young and old. I’m quite certain you will want to sit right down and read to someone you care about. ****************************** “This Old… Read More
To take care of one another and the Earth, we must truly see one another as unique and valued. If You Come to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other. ************************ An introduction to Earth for children big and small who… Read More
One of the essential mathematical problem-solving skills that we want our children to develop is that of logical thinking: ‘if this … then that’. Strategy games are a great way to offer children the opportunity to develop this skill in a stimulating environment. These seemingly simple pencil-and-paper games were invented by mathematicians. They call for two… Read More
Outside is waiting, our most patient playmate of all, most generous friend and most miraculous inventor. We are reminded that we are all part of a much greater universe. This thought-provoking picture book poetically underscores our powerful and enduring connection with nature, not so easily obscured by our days spent indoors. ******************************** Outdoors is part of… Read More
Gus Gordon presents the us with a timeless, rather adult dilemma: how to act in the face of irresistible temptation. The choices are provocative: impulsivity versus reflection, indulgence versus sacrifice, hoarding versus sharing…hmmm. This book is definitely an opportunity for an interesting family discussion. *********************************** THE LAST PEACH Gus Gordon – Author Two little flying insects… Read More
Most of us are spending a lot more time indoors these days. Hopefully, these activities will keep your family engaged in creative pursuits, that will also stretch their minds. ******************************** GEOBOTS CREATING ROBOTS WITH GEOMETRIC SHAPES Materials can be whatever you’d like. I used my computer to draw the ones above. Cut out lots… Read More
As our children have opportunities to meet kids who are different than they are, there are possibilities for new perspectives, ideas, experiences, and awareness. Encouraging them to make friends with those who are different — no matter how big or small the difference — is an excellent way to encourage acceptance of diversity and participate in… Read More
In early childhood, having positive self-esteem is critical as our children begin to explore the world. They need confidence in themselves in order to try new things. Self-esteem shapes what decisions we make, the types of activities we try, and how we respond to set-backs. In Chrysanthemum, Kevin Henkes employs the literary device, anthropomorphism, to give… Read More
We can’t always be there to solve every problem for our children. In fact, this isn’t our job. Our job is to teach them how to solve problems themselves. By helping children find their own answers and solutions, we are empowering them to feel confident in their abilities and able to cope in their world. This way, they… Read More
In a world where perfection is emphasized, this is an important topic. Beautiful Oops! teaches children there’s no such thing as perfect. Imperfection is okay, no, no… it’s beautiful. And seeing the beauty and extraordinary possibility in the things that go wrong…perfectly wonderful! **************************************** BEAUTIFUL OOPS! Barney Saltzberg – Author A celebration of creative thinking, this… Read More
