We've never been to Russia before, and two dancing bears were just the perfect companions! First published in 1991, "Another Celebrated Dancing Bear" by Gladys Scheffrin-Falk is one of the amazing books that we're reading because of Five in a Row. Boris is a "heavy-footed" bear who is unhappy with his job at the animal hospital. He is quite envious of his friend Max … [Read more...]
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The Power of "Go-Along" Books
Picture books, as I have personally proven in more than two years of using Before- and Five in a Row, are a great jumping point for all kinds of learning.Just by reading and focusing on one book once a week, our family has discovered so much about the world around us! Our curiosity is being stimulated, and our love of learning is constantly being nurtured. Did you notice that I … [Read more...]
Virtue in Focus: Attentiveness
This is the fifth post in my series "Virtues in Focus." Click here to read the rest. Listening is different from hearing. It is one of the concepts that struck me when I was training to be a Kindermusik educator three years ago. Hearing is biological. You hear with your ears. It happens simply, naturally, automatically. A sound reaches your ear. You hear it. … [Read more...]