PRESS HERE by Herve Tullet

Did you know that this past Tuesday was International Dot Day? We have been celebrating dots all week! And we have had so much fun with this book. I love this book for preschoolers. It has something for all ages, and of course the children love to participate in the story. For the younger children, … More PRESS HERE by Herve Tullet

THE NUTCRACKER by Susan Jeffers

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

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