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    15 Picture Books with PreK Math Concepts

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    You’ll often hear adults exclaim, “I hate math!” or “I’m not good at math!” But, we don’t want preschoolers to think those thoughts before they’ve really gotten to understand basic math concepts. And that’s where this book list comes in, 15 picture books with PreK math concepts is a great…

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    Storytime Theme: Counting

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    Do you ever wonder how you’ve never posted a theme that’s so simple? I have no idea how I missed a storytime theme: counting! There are honestly, probably hundreds of counting books available. I’ve pulled just a few of my favorites that I think would be fun. I’ve also included…

  • Reviews

    One, Two, Three Dim Sum

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    One, Two, Three Dim Sum Synopsis: “Children and their parents can learn to count to ten in both English and Mandarin in this fun bilingual counting book of food. This book features traditional Chinese food items paired with numbers in both English and Chinese. Illustrated by Rich Lo, you’ll learn…

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    The Night Baafore Christmas

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    The Night Baafore Christmas Synopsis: “It’s Christmas Eve and Bo can’t sleep, so he starts counting sheep. But when the sheep get bored, they scatter, wreaking holiday mayhem all over the house. “Sheep 4 gnaws the stockings–leaves holes in the toes; 5 swallows some garland, and tinsel, and bows!” Children…

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    #blogbookaday: Stack the Cats

    Summary:  “One cat sleeps. Two cats play. Three cats stack! Cats of all shapes and sizes scamper, stretch and yawn across the pages of this adorable counting book. And every now and then, they find themselves in the purrfect fluffy stack!” (Taken from Goodreads) Review: This simple book of adorable cats…

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    #blogbookaday: All Aboard for the Bobo Road

    Summary:  “All aboard for the Bobo Road! Fatima and Galo load the luggage while their dad Big Ali drives the bus. Help count on bikes, sacks of rice, melons and even goats and chickens as the bus travels past Gurunsi houses, the hippo lake, waterfalls and jungle, all the way to…

  • Lists

    14 Picture Books to Introduce Math Concepts

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    We are often asked at our library for science and math books for young children and while we keep a few workbook style options that families can copy pages from for practice, I much prefer being able to use a great story to introduce math concepts to young children and…

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    Toddler Storytime Theme: Counting

    Today’s storytime is Toddler Storytime Theme: Counting! Because what small child doesn’t like to help with storytime by counting. Check out these great diverse counting books that expose kids to different languages, cultures, and races. Books: Can You Count Ten Toes? by Lezlie Evans (We counted in English on most of…

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    Flannel Friday: Autumn Leaves

    Autumn Leaves(to the tune of: London Bridge) Autumn leaves are falling down, falling down, falling down. (arms up high like a tree then lower as song goes on )Autumn leaves are falling down, (lower your voice)Down to the ground, (squat down and continue with this finger play)1 little leaf, 2…

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    Flannel Friday: Colorful Butterflies

    These butterflies were so easy to make – our Ellison die-cut machine is a wonder with felt, making flannelboards a lot easier when I can find a template for the pieces I need.  And I figured out that a little bit of puffy paint can make your flannelboards just a…