There are few things I enjoy as much as cuddling up with Isla and a stack of great books. It is such a cozy time of connection for us. When I was little, my mom spent countless hours reading to me. On warm summer days, stacks of books surrounded us as we stretched across quilts...
To celebrate summer’s arrival, and because I am always looking for an excuse to add wonderful seasonal stories to our library, I surprised Isla with a little goody bag of fun new summer themed books (links and descriptions below). I also tucked in a cute new swimsuit and a sweet board book for Cole. We...
We love charming picture books, and enjoy discovering wonderful new stories to add to our library. We keep most of Isla’s books in her room year-round, but have a collection of seasonal and holiday books that we rotate in and out. It is so exciting to rediscover our seasonal books every year; reading through each...
We absolutely love the expat life! This unique opportunity to explore and experience the world is an amazing gift, however living overseas can be tough at times. Distance from loved ones, cultural differences, and the lack of convenience and familiarity can all take a hard toll on your heart (and patience levels!). We have found...
During the months of August and September my first grade class has been studying Eric Carle. Below are examples of some of our reader response activities. We completed these activities as a part of our daily literacy centers. House for Hermit Crab In A House for Hermit Crab, the hermit crab decides its home is...
