Category Archives: Language

why should you read chapter books with young kids?

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Reading is important.  Reading is so important that you have probably already read many articles, posts, and books on how important reading is.  Big M and Little M have been read to since they were old …… Read more [...]

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Making Reading Books More Meaningful

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Are you ready for a week of guest posts?  All of these guests were hand picked by me because each and every one of them has something incredible to offer.  Kim from Little Stories is first up.  I’m …… Read more … Continue reading

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basic STORYTELLING for toddlers

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When Little M was little, I had a storytelling trick that she loved. I loved it too and realized just how much I miss it when I got the chance to try it out with Cousin J. Since toddlers are … Continue reading

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mix STORYTELLING and pretend play

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Do you want a really easy way to expose your kids to storytelling?  Bring the story to life by adding a few simple props. While Little M was outside I set the stage for Goldilocks and the Three Bears. …… Read more … Continue reading

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using STORYTELLING cards

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I am so excited about this STORYTELLING lesson plan.  Storytelling is one of my very favorite things to do and my silly Niece T is one of my very favorite people to make up a story with! Yesterday …… Read … Continue reading

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kid made STORYTELLING cards

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I have done quite a bit of writing about my nieces S and J.  Storytelling week is made for my niece T.  So finally (and way past due) she will be making her big debut.  T has a fabulous imagination. …… Read … Continue reading

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My Friend Bear… make a paper bag teddy

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I am staring at the screen… drawing a blank.  How did I start this?  What did I include?  Which picture was first?  Any great tips?  (sigh). Are you confused?  I’ll tell you all about it.  Yesterday …… Read more [...]

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toddler Tuesday… flannel stories

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Looking for something to help bring you stories to life?  Grab some felt!  These flannel stories are easy to make and so much fun to use!!! J used the “Five Green and Speckled Frog” pieces while I sat …… Read … Continue reading

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a month long Thanksgiving… Gratitude Journals

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Last year we made a Gratitude Jar (which led to this Conversation Jar).  It was really fun spending time thinking about things that we were really thankful for, the only problem was that is there is …… Read more [...]

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fun HALLOWEEN poem…Five Little Pumpkins

I stepped out of my comfort zone (because I like you so much).  And because this poem is a really, really good one.  I recorded my self reciting one of my favorite Halloween poems, and put it on youtube …… … Continue reading

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