Inside: The Power of Combining Art + Literature {This guest post was written by Marrissa Raimonde from Yellow Spot:Sun.} “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Chances are, you’ve heard that old adage many times. When we dive into the deeper meaning of that phrase, we can find some beautiful ... Read More about The Power of Combining Art + Literature
Books that Educate & Celebrate Racial Diversity
Inside: Books that Educate & Celebrate Racial Diversity Here’s something we know to be true: Reading is a way to listen, and listening cultivates empathy. Stepping into someone else’s shoes and experiencing what they experience from an inside-out perspective changes you. We’ve said it ... Read More about Books that Educate & Celebrate Racial Diversity
Children’s Books About Immigrants + Immigration Experiences
Inside: Children's Books About Immigrants + Immigration Experiences Reading stories is a powerful way to cultivate empathy in children. When they see life through someone else's eyes in a story, children gain a new perspective they might not ever notice simply through experience. Reading ... Read More about Children’s Books About Immigrants + Immigration Experiences
Classic Poems for Kids to Memorize (while washing their hands)
Inside: Classic Poems for Kids to Memorize (while washing their hands) A simple way to memorize anything is to pair it with an activity. And we think hand washing is a great one for memorizing a poem. Think about it. We teach kids to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds, right? Well, why ... Read More about Classic Poems for Kids to Memorize (while washing their hands)
May Day Ribbon Mobile
Inside: May Day Ribbon Mobile Want to celebrate May Day but don't want to make a May Pole? This simple May Day Ribbon Mobile is the perfect alternative for celebrating at home. It's a project we've included in our Blue Willow Book Guide. In the story of Blue Willow by Doris Gates, the ... Read More about May Day Ribbon Mobile