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Hedgehog Book Folding
It’s been really difficult trying to find craft ideas that can be made into take-home kits for the kids! We’ve been offering our Grab & Go Kits since last October and families are absolutely LOVING them! I think what makes them so appealing to parents right now is that we…
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Storytime Theme: Ocean
It’s summertime (almost)! And for many families that live around Philadelphia, that means plans to go “down the shore.” And yes, that is very much the colloquial way of talking about going to the beach! I’m hoping to at least take a day trip at some point this summer to…
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Storytime Theme: Bugs
Bugs are something that either fascinates little kids or terrifies them! There are plenty of bugs that bite or sting, but most bugs are really important parts of the ecosystem. This storytime can combine stories with nonfiction text to not only entertain, but also educate little ones on all the…
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The Loss of Iconic Children’s Book Creators
The world lost two amazing children’s book creators this week – Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert. With recognizable illustrations, their books were the staple of countless children’s formative years. Eric Carle, a self-proclaimed “picture writer” was the author and/or illustrator of more than 70 titles for kids. Growing up in…
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Reading Is More Than Just Books
If you’ve got a kid in your family, in your classroom, in your library who just doesn’t like to read, have you tried introducing them to something other than books? Reading Is More Than Just Books – if you’ve got a self-proclaimed nonreader at home, try magazines with tons of…
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Storytime Theme: All Things Green
A few weeks ago, I got to plan a really fun storytime program celebrating the color green! I love highlighting different colors in storytime with toddlers because they LOVE to yell out colors! If you only choose one of these titles, you have to check out Where Is the Green…
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Blogging A to Z 2021 Reflection
Today I’m going to share a brief Blogging A to Z 2021 reflection on that past month of 26 blog posts all centered around one specific theme. My theme for the 2021 Blogging A to Z Challenge was one that I was really excited to work with. Having spent eight…
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Blogging A to Z: Zeal
It’s the final day of my Blogging A to Z Challenge for this year! Stop by the blog next week for my wrap-up post with links to every day’s challenge in case you missed one or want to go back and check it out! Today is the letter “Z” and…
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Blogging A to Z: Say YES!
As we head toward the end of the alphabet tomorrow, today’s post is probably one of the easiest and hardest tips for the entire month. It’s all about saying YES! When your little one brings a book to you with that light in their eyes, I beg of you, to…
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Blogging A to Z: “X” Marks the Spot
Whether it’s the big overstuffed chair that hugs you both, your little one’s bed before they go to sleep, or even the dining room table. It’s important to find a special place that you can use as a reading nook for your little one. A few things to keep in…
