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All Hallows Read…
Do you know what today is? No?? Today is All Hallows Read Book Drop Day! (See more information here.) Basically, Newbery Award-winning author, Neil Gaiman (The Graveyard Book is on my top recommended...
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"And the Llama Mama Always Comes Back…"
A month or so ago I blogged about Anna Dewdney’s Llama series as a good choice to read to preschoolers who started school this year. I am writing to admit that I underestimated the power of the...
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Best Book Ever…
…but not from a literary perspective. I am not a big fan of commercialized products, but the Cars Busy Book may be the best book ever. With simple rhyming text, 12 mini figures and 4 play...
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Before Little Guy was born…
…we decorated the nursery using the theme of Chick ‘n’ Pug by Jennifer Sattler. …and today we caught our own Chick ‘n’ Pug chilling on the couch. If you you love stunning artwork, lazy pugs, and...
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Thank Goodness My Kid Isn’t David…
…from David Shannon’s David series. Yes, I know these books are based on David Shannon as a child (Mr. Shannon, have you thanked your parents lately?) and, yes, I know David Shannon has been wildly...
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Looking for a Book that Celebrates Diversity? {Let’s Hear it for Almigal}
As a teacher, I am always on the lookout for quality books that celebrate the diversity in our society. Recently, I read the book, Let’s Hear it for Almigal by Wendy Kupfer, a heartwarming tale of...
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Birthday Party Book Nook with {Pirate and Ocean-Themed Picture Book Suggestions}
Sometimes the chaos of parties can be overwhelming for young guests. I always try to include a few quiet areas where kids can retreat when they are facing sensory overload. At our recent pirate and...
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DIY Sight Word Pillow {Silhouette Tutorial}
Buddy has decided he is ready to learn how to read, so this summer we will do some basic early reading instruction with predictable texts and sight word practice. A few years ago, a teacher I know...
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Flip Flop Teether Book {Nuby Review}
As a literacy professional, I often advocate for parents and caregivers to engage in activities with children that will lead to lifelong engagement and love of books. Parents can do several things...
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Teach Your Preschooler to Read {Like a Teacher Would}
One of the things that surprises many parents is that Kindergarteners are now expected to read. And by “read”, I mean by the end of the school year, they should at least be able to read a level D...
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10 Ways to Encourage a Young Writer {And a Giveaway!}
Today I am lucky enough to welcome published author, Shannon Wiersbitzky as a guest poster on Diapered Daze and Knights. I finished her book, The Summer of Hammers and Angels, last week and loved the...
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How to Teach Your Preschooler to Write
As a teacher, one of the things I watched parents “struggle” with the most was helping to develop their children’s writing abilities. As a parent of 2 preschoolers (Aggh! Don’t remind me!), I am right...
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View ArticleBooks For The Kids on Your List
For as long as I can remember, our family has always given book gifts for kids. On Christmas morning, I would find a stack of new reads under the tree – often some of the gifts that I found to be most...
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