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14 Must-Read Children's Books for Black History Month
These 14 inspiring children's books for Black History Month feature black characters, real and fictional. You will find dreamers who reach for the stars, poets who speak of hope for the future, and real heroes facing racism and doing hard things.
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The Power of Un by Nancy Etchemendy Book Summary and Review
Nancy Etchemendy writes a compelling drama about the power of sibling love that is realized only in the face of deep tragedy. Only Gib is given an amazing gift--the ability to set straight his youthful failure to take responsibility and undo the biggest mistake of his life. This science fiction...
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Brain Tumor: What to Expect During an Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
After being diagnosed with an unusually large acoustic neuroma, a brain tumor on the auditory nerve, my husband was scheduled for a 14-hour surgery to remove the tumor. This is part three of a series.
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Our Brain Tumor Experience: Diagnosed With an Acoustic Neuroma (Part 1)
Our world was turned upside down when my husband learned that his MRI showed he had a golf-ball sized brain tumor behind his left ear, resting on his brain stem. This brain tumor, commonly known as an acoustic neuroma, turned his life upside down. This is our story of brain surgery and recovery.
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12 Best Mothers and Mother's Day-Themed Picture Books
My selection of children's picture books about mothers and Mother's Day. Plenty of hugs and kisses in these selections!
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17 Children's Picture Books for Valentines Day: Love, Friendship, and Gross-out Books
This list of 17 Valentine's Day-themed children's picture books includes stories about love, friendship, and even revenge and reconciliation. The list is geared to preschoolers and early-elementary school ages and could be used at home, school, or for planning a library storytime.
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Best Children's Picture Books About Trees for Arbor Day and Earth Day
Arbor Day and Earth Day are two holidays in April with a focus on trees, conservation, and caring for the Earth. This list of recommended fiction and nonfiction children's picture books will help supplement your library story hour or preschool circle time with a STEAM focus for the spring.
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23 Children's Picture Books About Frogs and Toads
This children's picture book list includes some delightful fantasy fiction, fairy tales, and science-filled nonfiction books, all about frogs! This book list is a appropriate for Pre-K and elementary school teachers, library storytime, or reading at home.
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Veronica on Petunia's Farm by Roger Duvoisin: A Book About Bullying
Veronica on Petunia's Farm is an unusual farmyard tale that features the usual farm animals, and a sweet, friendly hippo named Veronica. Use this book in your bullying prevention curriculum.
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Fisher Price Imaginext Sky Racers Airplane Toy Review
Fisher Price Imaginext Sky Racers toys are an durable, well-designed, and don't forget imagination-provoking toy that won't bust the budget. In this review I share my experience purchasing this toy.
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Patchwork History Quilt Tells Family Stories
Heirloom family history quilts are part of my family's tradition. Some suggestions for you to get started on a family history quilt and some show and tell from my family's collection.
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11 Best of the Best Children's Book Authors
This list of top children's authors will give you and your favorite young readers hours of exploring to do! You'll find Eric Carle, Kevin Henkes, Ezra Jack Keats, Gyo Fujikawa, Lois Ehlert, Sandra Boynton, Karma Wilson, and others.
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Pumpkin-Themed Preschool Books With Activity Ideas
Looking for Halloween-themed books for your classroom or your kids? Pumpkin-themed reading list for your preschool circle time, library storytime, or anytime! The reading list includes pumpkin-themed fantasy fiction and realistic fiction, including a few titles that are also Halloween selections.
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Snowman and Snow Play Preschool Books and Enrichment Activities
This snow-themed preschool curriculum plan includes recommended children's books, a guided movement activity, and art ideas.
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The Ladybug Game: Preschool Board Game Review
The Ladybug Game by Zobmondo is an excellent choice for preschool girls and boys. The game is easy and fun, and even educational. This is my favorite birthday gift to keep in stock for preschoolers.
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Best Songs and Music for Library Storytime Programs
Looking for the perfect songs to include in a preschool story hour or circle time? These fun, educational songs are readily available and pair well with reading children's books in an educational setting. Read on for some of my favorite songs by performers and from the tradition of children's music.
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Are You New to Band? These are the Accessories You Need for a New or Used Clarinet
A beginning clarinet student needs the right accessories to have a successful experience. Here's what you'll need to keep your new or gently used clarinet in tip-top shape.
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Employee Benefits in Your Total Compensation Package: What You Need to Know
Benefits and incentives offered by an employer can have a significant impact on an employee's overall earnings and financial goals, including 401K, group health coverage, life insurance, stock awards, moving benefits, defined benefit plans, and quality of life benefits.
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Investing and Kids: 33 Kid-Friendly Companies to Study in a Stock Market Portfolio Simulation
Teaching kids about the stock market can be enjoyable and relevant when you follow kid-friendly companies that sell well-known consumer goods and products during a stock market simulation experiment. Corporations that appeal to teens will liven up middle school and high school economics.
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31 Funniest White Elephant Gift Ideas Ever
31 humorous, wacky, surprising, and just plain silly gift ideas to bring to your next white elephant gift exchange.
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The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Picture Book for All Ages
Jewel-toned illustrations make this children's picture book adaptation of Henry Van Dyke's story a good selection for Christmas reading.
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English Dialects: Tricky Pronunciations and How They Know You're Not a Local
English usage may seem like a dry topic but it not only identifies the locals from tourists, it sometimes catches criminals!
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14 Favorite Picture Books for the Christmas Holiday Season
This collection of Christmas-themed children's picture books grew out of a desire to keep the spirit of Christmas alive in my home. These books focus on the peace, love, joy, generosity, family, and community of Christmas.
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Hello Iowa! My First Impression of My New Midwest Home
First impressions of our fair state, Iowa, also known as the Land of Tractors. Hamburger with a spoon, anyone? Tractor brand loyalty? Quarters required to rent a grocery cart? REALLY NICE PEOPLE? What the heck! Hey this is a humor piece. At least I think it's funny.
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The Gingerbread Cowboy by Janet Squires Story Summary and Companion Books
Janet Squires and Holly Berry put a bit of southwestern flair into the traditional story of the gingerbread man. Their take on this story will spice up preschool and story time reading. This article includes a story summary and suggested books for more reading fun with this title.
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It's Pumpkin Time Children's Book Review and Pumpkin STEAM Activities
It's Pumpkin Time! and everything that goes with it, from growing in the garden to harvest celebrations, and even a little bit of Halloween. Read this book as part of an October story hour or preschool circle time, then try some of the pumpkin-themed activities on your own.
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Children's Books About Quilts and Quilting
Children's picture books featuring quilts capture the essence of home, heritage, family, and community. There is nothing quite like the heart-warming story featuring a quilter who lovingly passes the tradition to a younger generation. The children's books recommended in this article feature stories...
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Children's Books for Christmas: An Orange for Frankie by Patricia Polacco
An Orange For Frankie by Patricia Polacco is a children's Christmas story inspired by Polacco's family history. Read my review and recommended companion stories.
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3 House Hunting Strategies When Moving to a New City
The fateful day has finally arrived! After a search that seemed to take forever, you've got a written, signed, and dated job offer from your new employer. Now you need to plan the move, rent or buy a home, and choose a school!
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Ladybug Girl by David Soman and Jacky Davis Children's Book Review
Mimi is Ladybug Girl, and with her favorite ladybug costume and a large dose of curiosity, she explores the world of her back yard when her older brother won't play with her. This book gives us a glimpse of a child on a journey of discovery. Read my review to discover why this is a children's...
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A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams Children's Book Review
A Chair For My Mother by Vera B. Williams is the story of a resourceful young girl named Rosa who saves up her money and buys her a very special chair after their family loses everything in a house fire. Related books and links to teacher resources are included with my review and summary.
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Board Games and Card Games that Help Children Develop Early Math Skills
Playing board games helps children to develop their evolving numeracy skills like counting, sequencing, adding and subtracting, estimation, prediciton, and pattern recognition. Play these games with your kids and help them to develop the mental schema they need to succeed in math and in life.
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Children's Book Classics: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle is one an all-time favorite children's book with predictable text that is great for toddlers and preschoolers. Read my review to learn why this book is more than just another animal naming book.
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Stocks 101: What Is a Dividend Reinvestment Plan or Drip?
Dividend Reinvestment Programs (or DRIPS) can turn your stock portfolio into a source of passive income, while saving you money on costly trading transaction fees. Slow and steady, DRIPS use the power of compound interest to grow an initial investment into a money-making machine.
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Do You Trust Retirement Calculators?
What if retirement calculators were measured by boxes of macaroni and cheese? Would they be more realistic than the conflicting ones from more traditional financial planning sites?
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29 Children's Books for February: Pizza, Love the Bus, and Belly Button Themes
Children's books for preschoolers and elementary students you can use for your February story hour. Topics include belly button books, pizza, and love the bus. There's a mix of books for different ages in this article.
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31 Children's Picture Books for January
This curated list of preschool storytime themes for January includes some wonderful books to dispel the mid-winter blahs! Children's picture books arranged thematically to help parents, teachers and librarians with their lesson planning includes Lunar New Year, quilts, bears, and soup themes.
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Kids and Money: Skittles Investment Risk Game to Teach Kids Risks Versus Rewards
Looking for a fun way to teach kids or teens about the concept of investment risk? This game teaches the correlation of risk to return using candies such as Skittles in an easy-to-learn dice game.
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Why Hope Matters, An Essay About the Power of Believing in a Better, Brighter Future
Can we realistically expect a hopeful future in a world saturated with darkness? Yes!
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Christmas Cookies: Bite-Size Holiday Lessons Children's Book Review
The family-friendly setting for this book about universal family values is packaged in a beautifully-illustrated picture story filled with realistic homey images and some fantasy elements.
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Ode to Toddlers: A Poem About Life With the Terrible Twos
Each time a new child hits the full-bore toddler stage, I stand back and marvel. Being the parent of a toddler can be exasperating and entertaining. Fortunately it's the third time around, and I know how to lock the bathroom door.
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Choosing a User Name and Profile on HubPages
Welcome to HubPages! If you are new to this wonderful online community of writers, you may want to read these suggestions before you set up your account. When you set up your account, you will need to choose a permanent profile name. This profile name is your window to the world, so choose it...
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22 Children's Picture Books for December Storytime
These winter book selections will make your December story hour planning a snap! Motifs include snowmen, mittens, playing in the snow, and gingerbread.
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Best Clarinets for Beginners: What to Look for When Buying a New or Used Clarinet
This article offers advice for parents of beginning band students to find a great clarinet at the right price. What distinguishes a quality instrument from a beginner piece? Read on to find out.
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Abilene Cooper Texas High School Marching Band Memories
I was one of 460 kids in my West Texas high school marching band. Yep, you read that correctly. 460 kids. At Cooper High School in Abilene Texas, being a band nerd was not only acceptable, but popular.
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"Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes, a Children's Book About Verbal Bullying
"Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes is a timeless children's picture book about bullying. Chrysanthemum is a cute little mouse with a very big name and an even bigger problem: verbal bullying by the other kindergarten students because of her name!
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The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell, Christmas Story
The Littlest Angel ISBN 0824955757, by Author Charles Tazewell has been in publication continuously for over 60 years, making it one of the most well-known Christmas stories ever published. First published in 1946, it is the story of a young child who struggles to fit in...in heaven!
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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe Using Compact Bosch Mixer
My family has been making homemade pizza for dinner about once a week for about five years using our stand mixer. This article details my pizza making technique with tips and tricks and recipes for pizza results even your foodie friends will envy!
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Children's Books for Christmas: The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado
This is a review of The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado and Liz Bonham, a children's book with a unique fictional story about the nativity. Be sure to add this touching Christmas picture book to your collection.
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Should the Children's Book Tikki Tikki Tembo Be Taught in Classrooms?
Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel is a classic children's book that lends itself to reading aloud in a storytime setting. However, this story of a boy with a very long name is the subject of some controversy. This article offers recommendations for using in your classroom.
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Souperchicken by Mary Jane and Herm Auch: A Children's Book that Promotes Reading
Reading saves the day for some unwitting farm animals in this tale about a plucky chicken named Henrietta. Henrietta loved to read, and her reading abilities really do save the day when the chickens' vacation turns into a trip to the soup factory! Will Henrietta save the day before all of her...
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What is a Cowboy? 10 Types of Cowboys
Cowboys come in many different varieties. The working cowboy and the urban cowboy are worlds apart, with many other flavors in between. Historic photos and artwork depicting cowboys break all the stereotypes and may just blow your mind!
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De-stress Your Holiday Celebration: 15 Simple Ways to Celebrate
Here are 15 things anyone can do to celebrate the holidays without dragging out all the decorations or spending hundreds of dollars at the mall. So forget the pressures of too many parties, countless presents that need wrapping, and just connect.
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An Introduction to Collecting Antique Saloon Tokens
An introduction to a fascinating hobby for American Western history enthusiasts or for specialty coin collectors. Saloon tokens, also known as good fors and trade tokens are popularly traded in token collecting and token societies.
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Jerome Arizona Ruins: Tuzigoot National Monument
Tuzigoot National Monument is one of several ruins of the Sinaguan Indian culture in North Central Arizona south of the Grand Canyon.
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Whittling a Walking Stick with an Ol' Timer
High up in the hills of the blue mountains yonder lives an ol' timer by the name of "Toothless Jake" Goldbug. He's a bit of a hermit, and hard to track down, but I was fortunate enough to find him hard at work whittling.
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How to Make Medieval Chain Mail at Home
My husband's hobby is inspired by his love of medieval arms and armor. His quest is to make a hauberk, or chain mail suit, entirely from coat hangers. It is the ultimate in extreme knitting, and a great use for all of those metal coat hangers.
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Early Learning: Construction Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers
If play is the work of children, construction toys are unparalleled for their play value. You might call them the ultimate educational toy. Read on to learn more about the different types of construction toys available for toddlers and preschoolers.
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What to Expect When Buying a Bank-Owned Foreclosure Property
Are you about to buy a bank-owned foreclosure property? Learn from our personal experience buying a bank-owned REO home. Here are some additional expenses that can bust your budget or even break the deal.
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The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone Review and Pre-K Lesson Suggestions
The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone is a traditional telling of the classic gingerbread man fairy tale. This article includes a review of the book, a list of Galdone's other books, gingerbread-themed songs and action rhymes, and books that would pair well with this title.
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ImagiNext Spike the UltraDinosaur Toy Review
The designers of the Fisher Price ImagiNext line of toys has pulled out all the stops with Spike the Ultradinosaur, a unique robotic toy designed for preschoolers and their jealous older siblings.
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Using Music for Circle Time and Library Story Hour With Toddlers and Preschoolers
Music is a valuable tool for teaching with toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten students, with proven benefits. This article offers tips and advice for integrating music and simple preschool-friendly musical instruments into pre-k teaching and library story hour.
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Christmas Inspiration: White Felt Stockings for Everyone
My grandmother has spent over 60 years making personalized, hand-appliqued felt Christmas stockings for others. This is her story, I hope you will find it as inspiring as I do.
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"The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats Book Review and Pre-K Lesson Plan
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is a Caldecott-medal winning book about playing in the snow. The lesson plan includes snow-themed songs, a "take a walk in the snow" movement activity, and additional children's picture books to read.
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"Too Many Pumpkins" by Linda White Summary and Pre-K Lesson
Many Pumpkins by Linda White is a delightful children's picture book that deals with realistic themes in a fairy-tale like fashion. Rebecca Estelle doesn't like pumpkins but some are growing in her garden against her will.
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Bosch 400-Watt Compact Mixer Product Review
The Bosch Compact Kitchen Mixer MUM 4420 is a powerful, compact, and versatile stand mixer for small kitchens. I feel it is the best little stand mixer on the market, and it does a lot more than whip and mix.
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Eco-Friendly Halloween Ghost Craft for Cub Scout/Girl Scouts
Looking for a quick, easy and inexpensive Halloween craft for kids? These Scaredy-Ghosts reuse aluminum cans, making them an eco-friendly craft choice. I came up with the design for my daughter's third grade Halloween class party at school.
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Planning a Fabulous, Fun, and Inexpensive Birthday Party for Your 2 to 4-Year-Old
Planning a party for kids of any age can be tricky. But with the tips below, you can have a memorable birthday celebration for your 2- to 4-year-old. It's not as hard as you think!
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22 Ways to Enjoy Animals When You Can't Keep a Pet
Not everyone can have a pet in their home, but that doesn't mean that you can't spend quality time with animals. Here are 22 fun ways to enjoy pets.
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Children's Picture Books for November
Plan a month of November storytime themes with 33 children's picture books curated into 5 themes: picky eaters, gratitude/saying thank you, turkeys, the Thanksgiving holiday, and sharing. Book summaries are included in each category.
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Getting Labor Started, Naturally (Kids, Don't Try This At Home)
You may find yourself trying some unconventional methods to help labor along out of a state of desperation. Eating rye bread? Not too scary. Chased by a rottweiler? Maybe you should pass on that one.
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Why We Should Stand When the American Flag Passes By
Standing up and placing a hand on one's heart when Old Glory passes is a tradition that respects America and her possibilities, and honors service men and women. A reflective essay...
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Censorship: A Parent's Thoughts on The Golden Compass and Other Banned Books
What is the balance between censorship and family standards? Should we encourage children to read books that don't agree with our views on religion, politics, ethics, or public policy? Where does a parent's role begin and end in the media selection process? This article was first published in 2008.
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Famous American Western Artists: O'Keeffe, Dixon, Couse, Fechin, and Farny
Enjoy a visual feast of famous American Western artists. Georgia O'Keeffe, Maynard Dixon, Nicholai Fechin, Henry Farny, and Eanger Couse are featured with sample artwork and a short bio of each artist. Come browse the phenomenal artwork depicted here!
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Famous American Western Artists: Remington, Russell, Catlin, Bierstadt, and Moran
Art of the American West has become an increasingly popular genre during the last century. Here, I discuss a selection of some of the most well-known artists of the 19th-century American frontier.
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Wickenburg Arizona Vacation: Western Art, Cowboys, and Gold
Come spend part of your Arizona vacation in Wickenburg, Arizona, showplace of the American West. This town has so much to offer. Cowboys, gold and silver miners, ranchers, Indians, dude ranchers, and normal people like me call Wickenburg home. Wickenburg's scenery, wildlife, and rich history make...
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Weird Methods I Tried for Turning a Breech Baby Naturally
What does a lit cigar, a bag of freezer-burned vegetables, and swimming pool have in common? They are all superstitions about how to turn a breech baby naturally, without medical intervention. This is a humor piece, not medical advice.
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"Till We Have Faces a Myth Retold" by C.S. Lewis Book Review
To those familiar with the Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis' novel "Till We Have Faces A Myth Retold" may come as a surprise. This novel written for adults explores the dark side of love and fidelity. This review includes a plot summary and explores themes and characters in Till We Have Faces.
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A Day in the Life - Sonoran Desert Small Town Living
Life in the Sonoran Desert is ruled by the weather. See what a day is like for a young mom in the hot summer temperatures of Arizona.
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"The Grouchy Ladybug" Book Review and Pre-K Lesson Plan
"The Grouchy Ladybug" by Eric Carle is a children's book classic. This thorough review includes a lesson plan for storytime presenters and suggestions for teachers.
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Where the Wild Things Are Children's Book Review and Pre-K Lesson Plan
Where the Wild Things Areby Maurice Sendak, won the Caldecott medal in 1964 and is one of the best-loved children's picture books of all time. My review includes a sample lesson for your preschool or library story hour, craft ideas, and links to more lesson plans.
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"Gregory the Terrible Eater" Book Review and Pre-K Lesson Plan
"Gregory the Terrible Eater" by Mitchell Sharmat teaches principles of good nutrition in a humorous way. This article contains a review of the book and related activities for kids in a Pre-K lesson plan format.
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Snow-Themed Preschool Lesson and Activities for "Snowballs" by Lois Ehlert
"Snowballs" by Lois Ehlert is a whimsical children's picture book containing a family of collage-art snowmen. You'll find songs, crafts, activities, and related books to augment your preschool curriculum.
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The King With Six Friends by Jay Williams Children's Book Review
The King With Six Friends, By Jay Williams 1968, Parents Magazine Press, an engaging fairy tale adventure of the out-of-work King Zar and the six friends he meets along the way, who help Zar find work as a king once again, while working together to help him win the hand of a beautiful princess.
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Devil's Elbow and Heceta Head Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast
Devil's Elbow is a public beach north of Florence, Oregon on the Pacific Coast Highway. This a MUST stop on any Pacific Coast Highway vacation with a stay over in Newport, Florence or Yachats. With scenery, tranquility, wildlife, and history, this is the perfect spot to spend a day at the beach.
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Northern California Beach Campgrounds: Patrick's Point State Park
Nestled amid the temperate rain forest of Northern California on a triangular-shaped peninsula that juts into the ocean is Patrick's Point. This gorgeous California state park is a frugal, fun vacation destination.
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Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Redwood National Park Review
Lady Bird Johnson Grove, near Orick, California, is a great place to see giant, three hundred-foot tall redwood trees in northern Califonia,
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How to Play Canasta: Rules of the Game, Scoring, and Terminology
Learn how to play canasta, a fun, fast-paced tournament-style card game with easy-to-master rules. Use the photos and tables in this article to quickly understand the differences between clean and dirty canastas, how to score bonus points, and easy tips for scoring that will make game play a breeze.
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Is It a Good Idea to Refinance to a 15-Year Mortgage?
Is a 15-year mortgage ever a good idea? This article explains how this financial move can help you build equity faster and pay off your home early.
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How to Get a Rattlesnake Out of Your Car's Engine and Other Snake Encounters
This is a memoir of sorts, all about snakes I once met. And a few that crawled into my car, and under the mailbox, and onto my plate!
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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes Children's Book Review
Lilly adores her teacher, Mr. Slinger, but when her new purple purse becomes a distraction in class, drama ensues. A wonderful addition to the Kevin Henkes collection of situational fiction stories.
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My Experience Starting a Home School Preschool Co-op
Starting a cooperative-style home preschool for kids taught by parents is easy if you start with a plan. Here are some suggestions based on my experience participating in a Joy School-type preschool. I cover the need for a charter, practical considerations about teaching, curriculum, allergies, etc.
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Harry and the Terrible Whatzit, a Children's Book About Facing Fears With Pre-K Lesson Plan
In this classic tale by Dick Gackenbach, Harry finds a two-headed monster who feeds on fear down in the basement. But is this book about standing up to a bully a good choice for story hour?
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"Olivia" by Ian Falconer Children's Book Review and Pre-K Lesson Plan
She is a fashion designer, dancer, architect, artist, and big sister, and she's quite precocious. Olivia by Ian Falconer is a must-have for your children's book collection. This review and Pre-K lesson plan include music and movement activities, art suggestions, and companion book titles.
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"No, David!" by David Shannon Review and Preschool Lesson Plan
"No, David!" is the first in a series of children's picture books starring the author's delightfully naughty alter ego. Included with the article is a sample preschool lesson for an informal preschool or library story hour.
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46 Best Read Aloud Picture Books That Keep Children's Interest
Here are 46 engaging read-aloud children's picture books recommended to keep most children's attention. A short description and book covers are included for most of these books.
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How to Find Children's Books To Fit a Storytime Theme or Preschool Lesson
Are you looking for children's books to read aloud at home, in the home school or preschool classroom, or at a library story hour? Here is a comprehensive list of "old school" and online resources for finding just the right book to fit any subject.
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How to Structure Your Preschool Storytime for Maxium Engagement
The basic formula I use for our library's story hour uses books, music, movement, and transitions to create the sense of routine that young children crave. This article includes tips for storytime presenters and preschool teachers based on my experience.
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Practical Tips for Starting a Preschool Storytime Program at Your Library
Some practical tips for organizing a children's storytime program including finding a host organization, planning a calendar, and other common-sense logistical considerations.
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"The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza" by Philemon Sturges Children's Book Review and Pre-K Lesson Plan
"The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza" by Philemon Sturges and Amy Walrod is an adaptation of the classic Little Red Hen folktale. This children's picture book takes Little Red Hen off the farm and into the city with some zany, beatnik buddies.
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What NOT to Say to a Pregnant Woman
This humorous primer will help the well-intentioned well-wishers of expectant mothers to think twice before saying...well, just about anything.