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May 14, 2017
Come On, Let’s Play.
Whenever it is too cold or wet to go outside, children inevitably spend more time in front of screens. They don’t have to be passive watchers. Turn on my new video, Come On, Let’s Play and encourage them to participate. Make sure they have room to MOVE. Using their imagination and their bodies, they … Continue reading Come On, Let’s Play.
Never Trust a Charming Man – Recycled Sundays
The power to make someone else feel that both of you are “wonderful” is the Thinking Man’s Dictionary’s definition of charm. It takes talent to accomplish mutual wonderfulness without high fat, sodium, condoms, or financial risk. Feeling wonderful is a gratifying thing, in moderation. Unfortunately, gold diggers, salespeople, con artists, pushers, sexual predators, and corporate … Continue reading Never Trust a Charming Man – Recycled Sundays
May 13, 2017
Smoke by Catherine McKenzie. Book Review.
Buy link Smoke This story focuses on two women who were once best friends, Elizabeth and Mindy. Elizabeth has been trying for years to get pregnant and when Mindy complains about her unwanted pregnancy, angry words are exchanged. The story begins when Elizabeth’s marriage is on the brink of collapse. The plot focuses around an out-of-control … Continue reading Smoke by Catherine McKenzie. Book Review.
May 11, 2017
A B C Letters in the Library by Bonnie Farmer. Illustrated by Chum McLeod. Book Review.
This book goes through the letters of the alphabet relating them to things in the library such as dictionaries , encyclopedias, volunteers, and story time. H is the librarian going sh. T is the teacher going tsk at loud teens who shrug in response. There is no story and the tone is generally serious. I … Continue reading A B C Letters in the Library by Bonnie Farmer. Illustrated by Chum McLeod. Book Review.
Mixing Primary Colors
Mixing Colors https://youtu.be/x2vQxbwz10Q Follow soon -to-be four years old Kayleigh as she mixes the primary colors to create the secondary colors. How to make secondary colors is reinforced with graphics. My goal is to make 1-4 videos a month that are both fun and educational for children or helpful to teachers and parents. If you … Continue reading Mixing Primary Colors
May 10, 2017
What If You Overheard a Murderer? – Author Philip Cox Three Random Questions Interview
Today we will meet an author who writes for adults. Do you remember the cold February weather? Philip Cox’s thriller/mysteries will make you shiver just as much as that northern wind. Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Phillip. You began your writing career as a stay-at-home father. How did you find the time and the energy to write After … Continue reading What If You Overheard a Murderer? – Author Philip Cox Three Random Questions Interview
May 9, 2017
New Alphabet Book Using Active Learning – Action Alphabet
New Release PARENTS: This book is written for kids who don’t like to sit still and just listen. It employs multiple learning styles. Kids will touch, move, repeat, play-act, and observe using rhythm and rhyme. It can be read as prose or chanted to the rhythm of the military cadence of “I Don’t Know But I’ve Been Told.” … Continue reading New Alphabet Book Using Active Learning – Action Alphabet
May 8, 2017
The Little Book of Big Fears by Monica Arnoldo. Book Review.
The book begins: Everyone has fears, some silly, some twisted. So you don’t feel alone, here are some listed… I was rather excited at this point to learn a fear for each letter of the alphabet but unfortunately that’s not how the book is structured. The letters of the alphabet stand for the names of … Continue reading The Little Book of Big Fears by Monica Arnoldo. Book Review.
May 7, 2017
If Greeting Cards Told the Truth About Little Boys. Recycled Sundays.
Whenever I browse through the card shop, I’m always impressed by the birth congratulations. Little boys are portrayed as adventurous charmers. Ahead are years of sweet discovery. Parents can’t wait for all these precious joys to unfold. The cards are true, of course, but I’d like to see one that prepares a new mommy and … Continue reading If Greeting Cards Told the Truth About Little Boys. Recycled Sundays.
May 6, 2017
Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel. Book review.
This is a humorous alphabet book which actually goes through the letters several times. The first thing you notice is that there are two fake bites out of the book that go completely through the cover and pages in the middle. When you open the cover, it has a list of words for ate or … Continue reading Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel. Book review.
