As a general skeptic when it comes to social media, I am sometimes pleasantly surprised when I learn something new, or establish a viable connection with another. Recently, this conduit for information led me to a young lady pursuing her dream of influencing and inspiring her peers. Miss Aisley Bosier (I love listening to her pronounce her name!) is a fresh breath of air in a social climate that continues to fail children. Her spirited personality leaves you wanting to know more. Aisley's timely offering is on target, as now more than ever, children are left feeling defeated before they have an opportunity to discover who they are in our world. I Am Not The Hair I Wear is a book to impart confidence and a strong self image for young learners. I am certainly going to share her message this gift-giving season with the little mamas in my village! n♥
Urban Girls: Adventures of Little Ladies in the City - Travel is a delightful tour of New York City through the eyes of a young child growing-up in the rich environment of such a large city. In this colorful picture book, early learners will discover examples of the various modes of transportation in an urban setting, and develop insights into how children navigate their everyday activities. The main character, and contributing author, Patience Kirkland-Epps, takes readers on a travel adventure as the pictures clearly depict travel on a bus, subway, ferry, taxicab and even with her Grandpa. A glossary of terms is provided, in order to engage readers in their vocabulary, and includes a picture of a map. This story is of particular importance for young children who may not otherwise experience what this book aims to achieve--adventure! n♥
While making new friends at a local child development center and having a lot of fun observing a group of one-year-old toddlers during their Circle Time activity, a caregiver read from the book, Clap Your Hands by, Lorinda Bryan Cauley. In this sing-along book, the children were encouraged to participate and respond to requests to "tap their nose", "count their fingers", and, "say ROAR like a lion". The room was full of energy and served as a great transitional activity for the active group of toddlers. n♥
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Urban Girls: Adventures of Little Ladies in the City - Travel is a delightful tour of New York City through the eyes of a young child growing-up in the rich environment of such a large city. In this colorful picture book, early learners will discover examples of the various modes of transportation in an urban setting, and develop insights into how children navigate their everyday activities. The main character, and contributing author, Patience Kirkland-Epps, takes readers on a travel adventure as the pictures clearly depict travel on a bus, subway, ferry, taxicab and even with her Grandpa. A glossary of terms is provided, in order to engage readers in their vocabulary, and includes a picture of a map. This story is of particular importance for young children who may not otherwise experience what this book aims to achieve--adventure! n♥
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While making new friends at a local child development center and having a lot of fun observing a group of one-year-old toddlers during their Circle Time activity, a caregiver read from the book, Clap Your Hands by, Lorinda Bryan Cauley. In this sing-along book, the children were encouraged to participate and respond to requests to "tap their nose", "count their fingers", and, "say ROAR like a lion". The room was full of energy and served as a great transitional activity for the active group of toddlers. n♥
Bryan Cauley, L. Clap Your Hands. (2006). New York, New York: Putnam Publishing Group.
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Reading to children opens windows to the world and peaks their curiosity. Caregivers may be uncertain as to how they might achieve their goal of exposing early learners to language and literacy when they do not wish to be engaged. After all, sitting still for a story when there are so many other cool and stimulating things to explore is not always a favorite for toddlers. Introduce creative new ways to capture their attention. For information on how you can engage your babies and toddlers, please follow the link to the noted resource, zerotothree.org. n♥
http://www.zerotothree.org/early-care-education/early-language-literacy/sharing-books-with-babies.html
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An early learner favorite is, Please, Baby Please by Spike Lee, and Tonya Lewis Lee. It is easy to understand why young children love this book so much--it has to be the cadence and delight of what was to come with every page turned. The pictures are beautifully illustrated by, Kadir Nelson, which depict the fun and whimsy of a toddler who simply enjoys exploring her environment. My son loved this story so much as a small child. In my bedtime Mommy voice, I would read, ". . .baby, please, baby, please," he melted every time. (Lee and Lewis Lee 2002). It is bound to evoke fond memories shared and is recommended reading for children, two through five years. n♥
Lee, S., Lewis Lee, T. (2002). Please, Baby, Please. New York, New York: Simon & Schuster.
Reading to your children is one of best things you can do as a parent. This seemingly insignificant event has given your cherished memories that you will have forever. And you have supported your child's learning to read as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I am going to see if I can find a copy of that book for my classroom.