According to the legends, Johnny Appleseed grew up in Massachusetts. As a young adult, he decided to head south planting apple trees wherever he went. Did he really wear a tin pot on his head? Did he really walk barefoot through winter snows? We don’t know for sure, but what we do know (and what we think we know) sure…
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It’s no secret that I am a big fan of Laura Numeroff and her “If You Give…” book series. Most kids are big fans, too. Her circular stories are so fun to follow all the way from the beginning until it circles back around at the end. Whether you’re reading about the mouse, the dog, the moose, or any of…
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Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or in your home, kids may be a little apprehensive about going back to school. For some, it’s a brand new classroom and a brand new teacher. For others, it’s a new schedule, new curriculum, and a return to structure. No matter where you or who you are teaching, this amazing collection of first…
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My middle son loved The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge when he was younger. We would read this book over and over again. So, I was so excited to introduce my nephew to this story last year. This sweet picture book has many teaching points in it. Little ones can learn about New York or about rivers. They’ll enjoy…
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I’ve not met a kid who doesn’t love Laura Numeroff’s books. Her “If You Give…” series keeps kids turning the pages from the first to the last. The predictable text and outrageous scenarios will have kids laughing, as well. And, when you’re done reading the books to or with your kids, it’s time to extend the fun with learning activities…
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