Monster books are fun for little kids. There's just something about those brightly colored, big eyed creatures in a story book that make kids giggle. They can also be used as useful tools for helping kids overcome their fears. Halloween is a great time to grab a few books about monsters to share ... Read More about Not-So-Scary Monster Books and Activities
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Favorite Picture Books for Boys and a Link-Up
I have two older boys. I am an avid reader, and I read to my boys all.the.time when they were little. And, they read a lot {or looked at pictures} when they were young. We read everything from Lego books to animal books to dinosaurs and transportation. We loved Veggie Tales and super heroes and ... Read More about Favorite Picture Books for Boys and a Link-Up
10 Great Back to School Picture Books
Tomorrow is our first day of school for the new year. I typically kick off a brand new year snuggling on the couch reading back-to-school books. With my boys off to high school and college, they no longer share this tradition with us. They think they're to big. So, it's just Em and me these ... Read More about 10 Great Back to School Picture Books
Read-Aloud Books-to-Movies List
I love to read-aloud to my kids. We do it daily in our house. I read-aloud at bedtime, and I read-aloud numerous times during the school day. One thing we love to do is to read books that also have movies that go with them. Either I read the book aloud, or I assign the book for literature studies. ... Read More about Read-Aloud Books-to-Movies List
15 Kids Books About Space
Summer is the perfect time to get outside at study the stars! Fill your bookshelves with books about space, planets, astronauts, and more. Inspire your kids to get outside and "look up." This collection of books about space is out of this world! Picture Books About Space Draw Me a ... Read More about 15 Kids Books About Space
Books About Chocolate for All Ages
Dark chocolate. White chocolate. Milk chocolate. What's your pick? I love dark chocolate with milk chocolate a close second. I don't care for white chocolate, but it's Em's favorite. As we head into Valentine's Day, now's a great time to fill your book basket with books that are all about ... Read More about Books About Chocolate for All Ages
Teaching About Friendships with Picture Books
Everyone wants and needs at least one good friend. A friend they can confide in. A friend they can hang out with. A friend who finds value in them. However, not everyone has an easy time making friends. When a child is different they may have a hard time making friends. Some kids have a hard time ... Read More about Teaching About Friendships with Picture Books
Teaching Shakespeare with Picture Books
So, I have a secret to share. Are you ready? I do not like Shakespeare. There! I said it. Out loud. My senior English teacher is shaking her head right now. To be honest, I don't like Shakespeare when it's written in "his" language. I get that many people find his language to be pure poetry, but I ... Read More about Teaching Shakespeare with Picture Books
Teaching Math with Candy Picture Books
If you've got little ones who aren't math fans or you're looking for a fun change of pace for your upcoming math lessons, check out these books that use candy as manipulatives! Teaching Math with Candy The M&M's Count to One Hundred Book - Explains how to count up ... Read More about Teaching Math with Candy Picture Books
Teaching Emotions with Picture Books
Some kids have an easier time than others learning to express their emotions in appropriate ways. Often, though, young children have a hard time dealing with big emotions. Picture books are a great way to facilitate conversations with young children about their emotions. There are plenty of books ... Read More about Teaching Emotions with Picture Books