My Favorite Picture Books by Black Authors and Illustrators Reading books that center BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) characters is important, especially for white families. Children need to see people of all colors, races, religions, backgrounds, and orientations in their life and their reading materials! It helps to build flexible thinking and a... Continue Reading →
Building confidence and self-esteem during preschool and kindergarten doesn't happen overnight, it's something some children need to keep talking about every day. The adults in kids lives can help them by encouraging them to make their own choices around clothing and activities, say positive affirmations or mantras about themselves, and by reading books together! Some... Continue Reading →
You never know what--or who!--you'll find in outer space, especially in this sweet book The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers This is a preschool or kindergarten read-aloud story that will get learners thinking about friendships, engineering, and how we can get to the moon. After this storytime, if you are feeling inspired to sing... Continue Reading →
Nonfiction is an important part of the reading spectrum and biographies are a great foray into that world. Here are 10 Latine biographies for ages three and up that I highlighted for the website Pura Vida Moms. https://www.puravidamoms.com/ten-fantastic-latine-biographies-for-ages-three-to-eight/
The Magic School Bus books and shows have been around for years, but if you haven't had a chance to explore them thoroughly, now is your chance! Click here for a deep dive into the Magic School Bus that I wrote about for Imagination Soup. If you are already a fan of all things Ms.... Continue Reading →
