Tag: vocabulary word

THE NUTCRACKER by Susan Jeffers

December 7, 2025

I love reading The Nutcracker with preschoolers, because it is about imagination, music, movement, emotions, culture, and the warmth of tradition. So many wonderful things included for our young learners. This page really got the attention of the children. Always the most favorite scene! The battle. Brave Marie. Land of the Sweets! I have an old toe … More THE NUTCRACKER by Susan Jeffers

A CRANKENSTEIN VALENTINE by Samantha Berger, illustrated by Dan Santat

February 16, 2025

Love is in the air…or is it? Crankenstein does NOT like Valentine’s Day! Vocabulary word: The children find this story hilarious. Who doesn’t like Valentine’s Day? Friends are the best. I showed these two pictures to see how many noticed the difference. When they did notice, why do they look different? There was lots of … More A CRANKENSTEIN VALENTINE by Samantha Berger, illustrated by Dan Santat