by jessicaperkins | May 27, 2011 | activity, book, books, colors, comprehension, counting, directions, Dog's Colorful Day, emma dodd, following, hands on learning, homeschool, library, literature, rainbow, School, story, tot
This has been one of our favorite books as of late Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd. It is a sweet little story about a dog getting himself spotted with messes along his day. I think little kids just like the idea of messes in general, because they are such a...
by jessicaperkins | May 7, 2011 | activity, book, books, comprehension, directions, following, hands on learning, homeschool, library, literature, pam adams, School, size relation, story, There was an old lady who swallowed a fly, tot
We recently read “There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly” illustrated by Pam Adams. Buga loved it because it’s a story she has heard in song, so she was able to see along, anticipate the next words, and repeat the refrain.I made a set of...
by jessicaperkins | Mar 17, 2011 | activity, book, comprehension, homeschool, learning, literature, natural, play, pretend, props, retelling, School, story, the very hungry caterpillar, tot
The Very Hungry Caterpillar RetellingThese Story Sticks were props for Buga’s Birthday party not long ago. Instead of tossing them I, of course, thought they could serve SOME purpose (I have the hardest time throwing anything away!) Needless to say, this was a...
by jessicaperkins | Sep 17, 2010 | fun, game, learning, mamamayishop.com, natural, new product, phonics, play, School, starters, story, word, writing
Who? What? When? Where? … what about WHY?Tell me a story. YOU create the WHY.Storytelling is such a simple and beautiful tradition to share with your wee ones. With only the buttons and beeps and sounds of your own imagination, let these Story Starters inspire a...