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Windows, Mirrors, and Own Voices

August 13, 2020 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

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Books Plus Gifts for Young Scientists!

December 12, 2019 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Celebrate!, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Over the years, I’ve been sharing some of my favorite books along with the perfect gifts to go with them.  It really is one of my favorite recipes for gifts for children: 1 great book + 1 fun toy = sure-fire winner with loads of use!

On top of that, this list includes links to Amazon, which is another favorite ingredient: not running around to stores.  Especially this time of year, the more I can order without ever getting into a car (or a parking lot) the better!

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Advanced Content Coverage at Kindergarten: What Can We Really Learn from this Controversial New Study?

February 27, 2019 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Child Development & DAP, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized 3 Comments

The debate over the roles of play and academics in kindergarten is not new.  While my first response to this tired argument is always that it is a false dichotomy, a more specific challenge has recently entered the arena and therefore deserves a more specific response.

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Do YOU Know Your Letter Sounds?

February 7, 2018 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Learning through Play and Experience 3 Comments

 

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The 2017 Books Plus Gift List is Here!

December 15, 2017 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

For the past five years, I’ve been sharing some of my favorite books along with the perfect gifts to go with them.  It really is one of my favorite recipes for gifts for children: 1 great book + 1 fun toy = sure-fire winner with loads of use!

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School Readiness AND Developmentally Appropriate Practice? How to Get on the Same Page with Parents.

November 1, 2017 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Child Development & DAP, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized 1 Comment

When I do workshops and trainings with teachers, I often hear several variations of the same question.

“But what about at home?”

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Preschool Reading Instruction and Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Can You Have Both?

August 16, 2017 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Child Development & DAP 3 Comments

What does “teaching reading” look like in a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom?

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Language for Literacy – The Importance of Building Vocabulary in Preschool

June 13, 2017 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Uncategorized 3 Comments

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“Does he ever stop talking?”

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2016 Books Plus Gifts for Kids of All Ages!

November 29, 2016 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Celebrate! 3 Comments

I love giving books as gifts.  There’s something magical about those pages, especially when they land in the hands of a child.

I’ve put together lists of books paired with gift items in the past.  You’ll find last year’s list here, some of my all time favorites here, and my first list (also some of my absolute favorites) here.

 

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Give Your Child the World: How You Can Read Your Way Around the Globe this Summer

June 23, 2016 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers 3 Comments

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I remember the day I headed out on my own.  No classmates.  No chaperones.  No host family.  I got on a bus and went into the city center.

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In early education, there is too much distance between what we know and what we do. I bridge the gaps that exist between academia, decision-makers, educators, and parents so that together, we can improve the quality of early education while also respecting and protecting the childhood experience.

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