Posted by Chip on November 19, 2008
Two categories of books that seem to closely match the developmental interests and needs of children at this age: the adventuresome and the reassuring.
Let’s Have an Adventure!
Most all fours of both genders love the mischief of Margret and H.A. Rey’s Curious George and, of course, the many zany characters, kooky words, and unexpected happenings in the worlds [...]
Categories: Books, Developmental Needs |
Tags: Barbara M. Joosse, Christophe Loupy, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, Eve Tharlet, Ezra Jack Keats, favorite books for children, favorite children's books, four-year-olds, H.A. Rey, Hugs and Kisses, KarenKatz, Lowly Worm, Mama Do You Love Me, Margret Rey, Norman Bridwell, Papa Please Get the Moon for Me, Peter's Chair, reading with children, Richard Scarry, The Colors of Us, The Snowy Day |
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Posted by Chip on March 11, 2008
This week our whole school is reading Horton Hears A Who ( as I’m sure many of you are too) in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday month and “Read-Across-America” and the release of the new animated feature film by the same name, which our small school will attend en masse on Friday – phew!
Our discussions [...]
Categories: Books, Building Community, Schoolwide Initiatives |
Tags: Building Community, bullying, Dr. Seuss, favorite books for children, favorite children's books, Horton Hears a Who, Loser, Read Across America, Responsive Classroom approach, Responsive Classroom practices, teasing |
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