About Them: Sesame Workshop is a nonprofit educational organization making a meaningful difference in the lives of children worldwide by addressing their critical developmental needs. What began as an American phenomenon in the late 1960s with the creation of the children’s classic Sesame Street, is still going strong in the U.S., as well as in Egypt, India, South Africa, Kosovo and more than 140 territories around the world. The Sesame Workshop story is a CHILDREN’ S STORY, played out millions of times a day the world over. Continue reading “Sesame Street Review” »
Teach My Review & Giveaway
About Them: When my son was 18 months old, I quickly realized that parents are the most important teachers. I spent countless hours scouring stores for tools to teach the alphabet, Teach My counting and teach reading. When I couldn’t find one kit that did it all, I began creating my own teaching tools that matched some of the tools I had purchased. My son was reading by the age of three and parents at nursery school were asking how I had taught him. It was at this point that I learned “matching” was a key pre-reading skill for young children. Teach My Preschooler Learning Kit: 10 Readers, 60 Flashcards, 1 Flashcard Reward Tin, 1 Flashcard Holder, 1 Magic Drawing Board, 78 Print Transparencies & Printing Guide, 101 Train Flashcards, 3 Posters, 2 Flip-Books, Foam Numbers, Counters and Equation Signs, Teaching Guide & Storage case Continue reading “Teach My Review & Giveaway” »
Twin Sister Productions
About Them: Twin Sister Productions: Kim: “I started my career as a classroom teacher. I loved teaching first grade and would incorporate music on a daily basis. My class would sing our spelling words, clap out rhythms, march around the room - all while learning. Many phonemic awareness activities involve music, and I found this to be a really fun and effective way to teach. When I earned my masters degree in “Integrating the Arts into the Elementary School Curriculum,” I was convinced that music was a powerful teaching tool. I began teaching third grade and while becoming familiar with my new math curriculum, discovered that I would be teaching the multiplication facts. What a challenge! Continue reading “Twin Sister Productions” »
Disney: Because I’m Your Dad Review
In Ahmet Zappa’s first picture book for children, Because I’m Your Dad, a dad like no other promises to give his kid a childhood like no other. Whimsical monster characters bring the silly and sweet scenes to life and keep the book universal. The book’s ending, a moving tribute to the author’s father, guarantees intergenerational appeal: “Because I’m your dad, I will do all of these things for you and more…because that’s what my dad did for me.” Continue reading “Disney: Because I’m Your Dad Review” »
Ideals Book Review
Ideals Publications publishes 20 to 25 new children’s titles a year, primarily for two- to eight-year-olds. Our backlist includes more than 400 titles, and we publish picture books, activity books, board books, and novelty and sound books covering a wide array of topics, such as Bible stories, holidays, early learning, history, family relationships, and values. Our bestselling titles include The Story of Christmas, The Story of Easter, Seaman’s Journal, How Do I Love You ?, My Daddy and I, and The Story of Jesus. Through our dedication to publishing high-quality and engaging books, we never forget our obligation to our littlest readers to help create those special moments with books. Continue reading “Ideals Book Review” »
Hugo is a little starfish Book Review
Hugo is a little starfish. He finds his life dull. Tired of feeling sad, one day he sets off to find happiness. After much searching, he discovers something that makes his heart do a somersault! Sharing with others is the only thing that makes him truly happy; all other things just made him feel better for a little while. Adults strive to teach children to share within their communities. Encouraging children to give teaches them empathy, as well as a sense of social responsibility. Children can feel empowered by giving and sharing with others. A great book to teach EMPATHY, the CALENDAR and the IMPORTANCE OF SHARING. Continue reading “Hugo is a little starfish Book Review” »
What Daddy Did Today Review
Walter Wally was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. At an early age, Walter discovered that he loved to tell rhyming stories. One of Walter’s fondest memories is sitting in his basement as a young boy, and creating his first rhyming story to explain why the walls would creak. If memory serves, I think Frankenstein had something to do with it. Anyway, if anything can turn Walter into a kid again, it’s telling stories that people enjoy. Walter writes rhyming stories for adults as well, and is available for all kinds of readings and events. Continue reading “What Daddy Did Today Review” »
