The Whole Book Approach Workshop

I had the opportunity to visit the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art recently for a workshop on the Whole Book Approach, a concept created by one of my Simmons' Professors, Megan Dowd Lambert. The workshop was full of librarians, teachers, daycare facilitators and home schooling parents - some from many states away! It … Continue reading The Whole Book Approach Workshop

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party!

Last Saturday we held a birthday party for Dr. Seuss, who would have been 108 this year. When I went shopping the Friday before, there were about 20 people signed up for the party. Luckily I always get more than I think I'll need, because Saturday morning a TON more people signed up! In fact, … Continue reading Dr. Seuss Birthday Party!

Fall Story Times – Week 6

Week 6 - Teddy Bear/Bear Story Time I am going to attempt to post more about my story time programs than just the craft. So here it goes.... I try to begin by saying hello, asking if there are any newbies and, if so, introduce myself and talk a little about what we do in … Continue reading Fall Story Times – Week 6

School, Fall & the Return of Pumpkin Coffee

"Back-to-School" brings up so many feelings and emotions. As September looms closer I always get a vague panicky feeling, like there's something I'm forgetting to do. This is usually followed by some dream that I am in high school or college and I have been going to school all year only to realize that there … Continue reading School, Fall & the Return of Pumpkin Coffee