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.: August 2012
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Sunday, August 26, 2012. Show Me a Story: Why Picture Books Matter: Conversations with 21 of the World's Most Celebrated Illustrators. I think it’s no coincidence that the day after I made the decision to start this blog, I was found by this book! I say that I was found by this book because that is exactly how it happened. It just happened to come in as I was finishing my preschool storyhour… I need to back up and explain that I am a children’s librarian (Youth Services Specialist). Follow me on Pintrest!
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.: I am in love with a picture book!!!
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Monday, September 3, 2012. I am in love with a picture book! The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. I am sure that this has happened many times before, but I am absolutely smitten with this book! A friend at the library discovered it, and brought it to my attention (thanks, Sarah! It is stunning- not only visually, but also in words and sentiment. I knew from the first page that I most own this book. The first three lines read:. Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved books.".
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.: September 2012
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Friday, September 7, 2012. I have a dot-themed preschool program coming up that I am really excited about! I've chosen lots of great dot-themed books (you'd be amazed at how many "dot" books there are out there! And have planned a fun craft that is made of nothing but dots. By Craig Frazier is a great book full of fun colors of all kinds of dots! Posted by R. Lynn Baker. Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Pete the Cat (part 2) Groovy Button Board Craft. As Pete loses each of his buttons, the reader leads the ki...
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.: Songs & Fingerplays
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5 Little Fireflies, blinking in the night, looking at the glow of each others' light. Then, whoosh went the wind, and whistle went the breeze,. And, out went his light with a great big sneeze (ahhhh-choooo! Repeat: words, counting down to 4, 3, 2, 1. Using the Cricut Create a Critter Cartridge. Velcro Cricut Critter Glove. Five Green, Speckled Frogs. Green, speckled frogs sat on a speckled log, eating some most delicious bugs (yum, yum). Green, speckled frogs (croak, croak). Then, there were no. Three li...
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.: Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin (Part 1: Craft Foam Shoes)
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Monday, September 3, 2012. Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin (Part 1: Craft Foam Shoes). I love, love, love the Pete the Cat books! So much, in fact, that I am planning a "Pete the Cat" program dedicated solely to the books that are written by Eric Litwin, and illustrated by James Dean. To kick off the school year, begin with Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes. Follow up with Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes. You can really have fun with this one! Craft Foam Shoe Pattern Pete the Cat. Pete the Cat by Er...
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.: Eric Carle Artwork
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Monday, September 3, 2012. The art of Eric Carle is colorful, fun, and easily recognizable. It is amazing how simple it is! The artist methods used by Eric Carle in his books is easy to replicate- even for kids! For a few quick and easy ideas for celebrating Eric Carle's picture book artwork, watch my video, and stay tuned in the coming days for more Eric Carle kids' craft ideas! Posted by R. Lynn Baker. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Follow me on Pintrest! View my complete profile.
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.: Lesson Plans
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Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Follow me on Pintrest! View my complete profile. Visit my Teachers Pay Teachers Store Soon! More of Picture's books ». Pete the Cat (part 2) Groovy Button Board Craft. Kindergarten Keepsakes Craft (part 1): Grocery Bag. Kindergarten Keepsakes (part 2): Pencil Box Memori. Storytime Glove with Cricut Critters. Eric Carles My First Book of Numbers (Split-paged. I am in love with a picture book! Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin (Part 1: Craft Foam Sh.
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.: Storytime Glove with Cricut Critters
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Monday, September 3, 2012. Storytime Glove with Cricut Critters. One of the cutest, most inexpensive ways to make handmade fingerpuppets is with a glove, some Velcro, and diecuts or Cricut shapes. Tab at the top of the page for songs and fingerplays. That can be used with the gloves in the slideshow. All animal fingerplay pieces can be made with the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge. Posted by R. Lynn Baker. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Follow me on Pintrest! View my complete profile.
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.: Lots of Dots
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Friday, September 7, 2012. I have a dot-themed preschool program coming up that I am really excited about! I've chosen lots of great dot-themed books (you'd be amazed at how many "dot" books there are out there! And have planned a fun craft that is made of nothing but dots. By Craig Frazier is a great book full of fun colors of all kinds of dots! Posted by R. Lynn Baker. November 11, 2012 at 5:24 PM. February 1, 2013 at 2:17 PM. Lynn - This is a great project to do with my granddaughters. They are al...
