The Western Washington University Children’s Literature Conference is in it’s 8th year and this year it actually took on a NEW name. The Western Washington University Children’s Literature Alternative Conference. This is due to the fact that the founder of the conference, Nancy Johnson, – my college advisor and a woman I greatly admire, is […]
teacher tidbits ~ chapter books
Here are a few of my favorite “read aloud” chapter books. These are great in the classroom or as read alouds at home. Before bed, after dinner, part of a naptime routine… when could you insert some read aloud time into your child’s life? The best thing you can do to build your child’s early […]
Teacher Tidbits – Top 10 Classics
As promised… Here are my Top 10 favorite Kids Classics… again in no particular order… 1. Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson 2. The BFG by Roald Dahl 3. Make Way For Ducklings – by Robert McCloskey 4. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein 5. Corduroy by Don Freeman 6. Stone Soup by […]
Teacher TidBits – Top 10
Here are my current Top 10 favorite children’s books… in no particular order… I did try to go with more recently published books… 1. Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner 2. David Goes to School by David Shannon 3. Clementine by Sara Pennypacker 4. Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes 5. If You Give a […]