I remember when my daughters were toddlers, how we’d build our December evenings around picture books with snow-dusted covers and stories that made the season feel magical. We’d curl up under blankets, hot chocolate in hand, and lose ourselves in tales that became as much a part of our holiday tradition as ornaments and cookies….
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Discovering the Magic of Nighttime: A Perfect Picture Book for Young Explorers
As parents and teachers, we’re always searching for books that not only captivate young imaginations but also gently introduce children to the wonders of the natural world. With bedtime often being a challenge for little ones who are curious about what happens when the sun goes down, finding the right story can make all the…
Celebrate the importance of embracing the unknown and enjoying the great outdoors
As summer adventures are in full swing, IN THE WILD by acclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird offers a heartwarming and relatable tale for young readers. This charming story follows Maud, a quirky guinea pig in a judo suit, who stows away in her owner Kit’s backpack, only to find herself lost in the vast, unfamiliar…
A blind child identifies birds by sound. A Fresh Perspective on Nature and Inclusion
“Ideal for any educator teaching listening skills or the science of birding, this book is also an inclusive tool perfect for a variety of content connections, including science and ELA.” —School Library Journal In a world that often prioritizes sight as the primary way to experience nature, A Sky That Sings offers a beautiful reminder…
Setting and Point of View in The Hunger Games: Creative Writing Lesson Plan, Wednesday July 10 and Thursday July 11, 2013
Like my Get Published: Free Tips and Resources page on Facebook. I post tons of Creative Writing tips, quotes, thoughts, and resources there. The Hunger Games is a 2008 science fiction novel by American writer Suzanne Collins. It is written in the voice of 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives in the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem,…
Dead Poets Society: Creative Writing Lesson Plan – Thursday 6/13/13
Yesterday we watched Dead Poets Society and wrote and shared abut what the movie meant to each of us, as well as what we learned about poetry from the film. Todd Anderson and his friends at Welton Academy can hardly believe how different life is since their new English professor, the flamboyant John Keating, has…
Creative Writing Lesson Plan – Tuesday 6/11/13
Nice job yesterday. I really enjoyed meeting all of you and was impressed by the way you exhibited seriousness about this class and about your writing. Keep up that attitude and we will have a very fruitful summer session. REMINDERS: No electronic devices in class. There will be a quiz in class on Wednesday on…
The poems in NASTY BUGS Lee Bennett Hopkins are itchingly great
Crossposted on Daily Kos Gross! … Boys will love this collection … a book of poetry with a decided ick factor. The bugs are delightfully nasty and include magots, chiggers, wasps, lice and bed bugs. Nasty Bugs by Lee Bennett Hopkins is a collection of creepy, crawly poems by some of today’s most beloved children’s…
Children’s Books that Build Character
A column called A bicycle for a little girl had me thinking about its connections to children’s literature, reading and learning. “Aren’t you the little girl who is always in here looking at bikes?” Emily nodded. “Is this going to be your bike?” Again she nodded. He smiled and turned to me, “You know, the…
Where are all the black boys? Author Varian Johnson Highlights a Persistent Gap in Children’s Literature
Ashley Bryan wrote a classic article called the All White World of Children’s Books, in the 1960s. How much have things changed since then? – An answer comes from author Varian Johnson, who wrote in his May 15, 2013 blog entry: Last week, author and librarian Betsy Bird posted this on Twitter: “At the risk…
Young People's Pavilion 