‘m joining Susanna Hill again for another fun Perfect Picture Book Friday. Title: Happy Author/Illustrator: Mies Van Hout Publishing: Lemniscaat, NY, 2011 Intended Audience: 3 to 7 years old Theme/Topic: Emotions Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Opening Line: Curious Brief Summary: This book puts a name and face to a variety of emotions. Each page has a vibrant pastel drawing of a … Read more
(2024 update): In 2012 I joined Maria Dismondy for “Make a Difference Monthly”. This monthly linky no longer exists, but I’ve kept these posts because I still feel they’re valuable. You can also read about: Citizenship Respect Fairness This Month’s Focus is CARING The timing is perfect for me because I just finished reading Conscious Discipline and the second to … Read more
(2024 update): In 2012 I joined Maria Dismondy for “Make a Difference Monthly”. This monthly linky no longer exists, but I’ve kept these posts because I feel they’re valuable. You can also read about: Respect Fairness Caring This Month’s Focus is CITIZENSHIP Today I’d like to talk about teaching your child to be a good citizen. I was surprised to … Read more
(2024 update): In 2012 I joined Maria Dismondy for “Make a Difference Monthly”. This monthly linky no longer exists, but I’ve kept these posts because I still feel they’re valuable. You can also read about: Citizenship Respect Caring This Month’s Focus is FAIRNESS On the first Monday of each month, Maria is collecting a variety of ideas for teaching children … Read more
Here’s one of my favourite books: Me and Mr. Mah. It’s a powerful inter-generational story of friendship. Title: Me and Mr. Mah Author: Andrea Spalding Illustrator: Janet Wilson Publisher: Orca Book Publisher, 1999 Genre: Realistic Fiction Theme: Intergenerational and interracial relationships, loss, friendship, memories Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Synopsis (from School Library Journal): “After his parents’ separation, Ian and his mother move far … Read more
My copy of Conscious Discipline by Dr. Becky A. Bailey just arrived. I’ve only just started the book, but I’m totally blown away. This woman SPEAKS to me! I first heard about the book from Heather, at Heather’s Heart, who regularly writes about conscious discipline. Like most teachers, I have my share of troubled children and behavioural challenges. For the most … Read more
(2024 update): In 2012 I joined Maria Dismondy for “Make a Difference Monthly”. This monthly linky no longer exists, but I’ve kept these posts because I feel they’re valuable. You can also read about: Citizenship Fairness Caring This Month’s Focus is RESPECT I’m linking up with Maria’s “Make a Difference Monday“. On the first Monday of each month, Maria is … Read more