Baby Loves Books

The ‘right’ learning environment – an exemplary example

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:11:07 +0000

So, if learning is mostly about setting the stage for the mind and the body to function the way we want them to, to produce a desired result, one of the best examples I can think of where this is implemented with scrupulous attention to detail is the Suzuki Method of learning [...]

Setting the Stage for Learning

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:57:24 +0000

“Learning is finding out what you already know…”- Richard Bach, Illusions

Last week, M learned to ride a bike sans training wheels.

The experience, eventually turned out to be almost effortless and far more enjoyable and memorable than I had imagined. But first, may I just say – what a revealing process it was! More than anything, [...]

In Other News…

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:27:22 +0000

It’s not everyday that passion shakes hands with work – which is what makes us cherish those opportunities even more.

Recently published:

Series on Reading to Kids on View on Education.

Reading to Your Child Part 1: Benefits, Challenges, Tips and More

Reading to Your Child Part 2 : Setting the Stage

Reading to Your Child Part 3: How It’s [...]

The Mightiest by Keiko Kasza

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:48:24 +0000

This is an age when beauty crowns, straight As and peer recognition are all too important to even the youngest of kids. ‘The Mightiest’ by Keiko Kasza tells a refreshing tale of simplicity, humility, deceptive appearances and human nature, packed in a lighthearted, entertaining picture book.

When three animals spot a golden crown on [...]

Eve Bunting’s ‘Little Bear’s, Little Boat’

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:06:30 +0000

Children's storybook

Raise your hand if you agree: kids grow up fast and good times don’t last as long as they ought to.

Sooner or later we come around to the fact that time’s going to fly whether we like it or not, and life’s going to change and the years are going to whoosh by [...]

For Little Boys, Girls and Rabbits…

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:42:06 +0000

…Who Choose To Follow Their Heart

I thought I hit Publish on this post weeks ago! Anyways, here it is now…

What we’re reading this week:

Picked up 4 little treasures last week from the library and here they are:

The Boy Who Wouldn’t Go To Bed: Creator: Helen Cooper; Publisher: Puffin (December 1, 2000)

Does bedtime stretch on forever at [...]

Reading Shouldn’t Feel Like Homework

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:02:47 +0000

I sometimes think it’s so much easier to read to teeny-weeny, newborn human beings who can’t wiggle or walk away even if they wanted to. On the other hand, I also think it’s way more fun when the person you’re reading to can actually respond, react to and comprehend what you’re reading. So reading to [...]

Of 5 Year Olds and Their Reading Levels

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:10:58 +0000

This is a question for any parent or educator – should a teacher openly declare or discuss specific children and their high aptitudes in class? Does this really serve to motivate or encourage other kids? Could it lead to jealousy or lower self esteem in kids who aren’t recognized openly in this way? Is it [...]

September Reads

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:29:30 +0000

Bear Feels Sick (Karma Wilson, Jane Chapman)

Children's Book Teaches About Caring

The very first book M brought home from her school’s library using her very own library card. Love this book for the way it tells the story of caring for someone. An easy and quick read, and also a sweet and memorable [...]

Don’t Miss Reading These Children’s Books

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:00:56 +0000

4 Great Summer Reads For Kids It’s been a while since we read these books and I decided it’s about time I shared them with you without letting any more time slip by. On to some of the books my almost 5-year old loved this past summer.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit By: [...]