Book Trailers Give Sneak-Peaks

http://pinterest.com/frazierde/book-trailers/

Thanks to Deb Frazier, there's a Pinterest page
dedicated just to readers (link above) and book trailers!  

She discusses the magic of book trailers at her blog.
http://deb-frazier.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-trailers-enticing-real-readers.html#links

Yes, There is a Father Goose.....

http://www.charlesghigna.blogspot.com/2013/03/pet-names-we-call-cat-kitty.html

We had to share this poem with you!
It comes from a collection called ANIMAL TRACKS,
written by non other than Father Goose!
(it's really author Charles Ghinga, in disguise)

Learn more about Father Goose!  
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/charles-ghigna
http://www.amazon.com/Charles-Ghigna/e/B001HD3L28/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1/180-5292196-4775853

TOOLBOX: Reading Nursery Rhymes

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pfa/dreamhouse/nursery/reading.html

Toddlers, school-aged, and older youth can
all gain from hearing nursery rhymes.

  Language & vocabulary enrichment go hand-in-hand with the fun!
The link (above) suggests how to make nursery rhymes work for all.

National Poetry Month Draws Near

http://www.poets.org/poemADay.php

To celebrate National Poetry Month all during April,

we can sign-up to have daily prose delivered by

E-Mail.  Active this service via the link above.
Discover more at http://www.poets.org/

 http://www.poetry4kids.com/

 Let's not forget Kenn Nesbitt's rich collection of rhyme

and resources while celebrating National Poetry Month. 
Sign-up and he'll deliver poems to your inbox and or his monthly
newsletter.  Visit has site for games, a rhyming dictionary, and so much more.

"Too much of a good thing is wonderful."  ~Mae West

Do This-- Not That

http://eyeoneducation.com/Portals/0/Images/Infographic/VocabularyStrategiesThatWork-DoThisNotThat.png

 

Want him to be successful?

Vocabulary development is essential for
developing a youngster's ability to communicate. 

Learn 10 strategies (above) to help make it happen.

Learn more at Eye on Education:
http://www.eyeoneducation.com/Free/White-Papers
We can follow Eye On Education via Face Book, Twitter, and YouTube

From the Start....Inspiring a Reader

http://edudemic.com/2013/03/5-tips-for-getting-children-excited-about-reading/

It's never too soon to instill a passion for reading!
The link above has some suggestions for us all.

Bring Skype into the Picture with Kids

https://education.skype.com/

A free & easy way to open up the classroom. Meet new people, share ideas
and create amazing learning experiences with teachers from around the world.