Author Archives: Grace
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Gardening Rhymes
Posted on May 21, 2013 by Grace in Rhymes & SongsSpring is here and gardens are blooming. Even if you don’t have a garden at home, your child can have fun pretending to grow plants and even be a plant. Here are some fun gardening rhymes to get you started: Dig a Little Hole Dig a little hole (pretend to dig) Plant a little seed [...]
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Love that Baby! by Kathryn Lasky
Posted on April 21, 2013 by Grace in Books & ReadingLove that Baby! is a fun and informative book that explains what babies are like. From the way they look and what they eat to the reasons they cry and the noises they make Love that Baby helps kids know what to expect from new babies. It has fun ideas for how a child can [...]
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The Way I Feel Books by Cornelia Maude Spelman
Posted on March 22, 2013 by Grace in Books & Reading, ParentingIdentifying and describing emotions can be hard even for grown-ups, but for a child without necessary vocabulary it can be really difficult. The Way-I-Feel books by Cornelia Maude Spelman feature small animals who describe their emotions and the way that it effects their behavior. In each story the character also tells the reader how they [...]
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First Facts: Community Helpers at Work
Posted on February 24, 2013 by Grace in Books & ReadingThe First Facts: Community Helpers at Work series is a great way to introduce early readers to community helpers. Each books follows a community helper through their day with a clock in the corner of each page-spread to show the time of day that they do each task. These books are easy to read [...]
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Stretch It Out
Posted on January 21, 2013 by Grace in Activities, Books & ReadingYoga is a great way for kids to beat the boredom blues and get some exercise at the same time. The mimicry of poses such as “cat pose” and “tree pose” allows kids to use their imagination and have fun while they are also stretching muscles and practicing balance. Here are some fun yoga books [...]
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Make it! by Jane Bull
Posted on December 21, 2012 by Grace in Books & Reading, CraftsTeach your kids to recycle and use their creativity. Make it! by Jane Bull has craft instructions that utilize materials we tend to throw away or simply send to recycling. You can turn unwanted papers into boxes and airplanes or cool paper maché containers, and you can turn your junk mail into paper maché beads. [...]
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A Parent’s Guide to the Best Kids’ Comics: Choosing Titles Your Children Will Love by Scott Robins & Snow Wildsmith
Posted on November 21, 2012 by Grace in Books & Reading, ParentingThe ultimate guide to kids’ comics has arrived: “A Parent’s Guide to the Best Kids Comics” divides graphic novels into genres and loose grade levels. For each series or title reviewed the book includes a summary, a list of educational tie-ins, a note about content to help you make informed choices for your child, as [...]
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Exploring Cultures Through Fairytales & Folklore
Posted on August 13, 2012 by Grace in Books & ReadingFolktales are a wonderful way to introduce your children to cultural heritages from around the world. Many cultures have developed the same basic stories but the details are often different, reflecting their specific traditions and lifestyle. A fun way to start exploring is to read Cinderella tales from around the world. You can ask your [...]
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