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Corduroy by Don Freeman is the beloved tale of a stuffed bear in a store who wants to be purchased by a little kid and given a home. When a little girl wants to take him home, her mother points out that he is missing a button. So Corduroy goes on a mission to find his missing button in hopes that it will help him get a family. Buttons are very versatile and can be used to practice a lot of skills.
Halloween is the season for tricks, treats and creepy characters. Today’s book has all of these, and inspires lots of pumpkin activities and learning fun!
Who doesn’t like Green Eggs and Ham? It is a classic Dr. Seuss story about not making judgements. The main character declares that he DOES NOT like green eggs and ham, but Sam-I-Am insists that he will like them if he just tries. This story is a great vehicle for teaching kids about rhyming pairs. It is also a great lesson about not judging a book by it’s cover (pun intended). This story presents a lot of opportunities for fun lessons and experiences, and it is an entertaining read aloud for kids and adults.
Fall means it is time for the harvest season. Pumpkins, apples, vegetables and more will be ripe for the picking. I always enjoy checking out the produce available this time of year at our local orchards and farmer’s markets. All the bright colors and the abundance of produce inspires me in the kitchen. So we decided to have some fun with a story that focuses on an abundance of pumpkins and teaches an important lesson about responsibility.
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We live in the Northeast, so fall means cooler temperatures, changing leaves, cozy sweaters and the start of football season! The change in season offers a lot of opportunities to introduce young children to changes in nature, and sensory bins are a great way to do this.
