Doesn’t it seem as though there may be entire worlds that exist underground? In today’s a-z challenge I thought I’d look down, underground. In Fresno, you actually can visit an underground world, the Forestiere Underground Gardens. Baldassare Forestiere was an Italian immigrant to Central California. Between 1906 and 1946, Forestiere created and built a large […]
T is for Tea Time
One of the loveliest ways to spend an afternoon is to have a tea party with a friend or two. I must admit, I like the little sandwiches and scones more than the tea and I love the way the tables are set for tea time. Where ever I go, I seek out tea houses […]
S is for Stella’s Starliner
Rosemary Wells is one of my favorite authors and her books have a special place in our classroom library. I was thrilled to discover her latest book, Stella’s Starliner, not only because I love Rosemary Wells but because I have a secret longing for a Silver Airstream Trailer.
R is for raising readers…
I never grow tired of watching a child learn to read. It is an amazing process that has determined the course of my life. There’s so much we can do to help raise readers. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Read to your children. This is simple advice but the most important. 2. Let your […]
Raising readers, part 2 – books about learning to read
Learning to read is an amazing process which involves many steps. I have found that children enjoy learning how others learn to read. It seems to help them realize how much they do know. Here are three books to share with young readers: How Rocket Learned to Read written and illustrated by Tad Hills […]