The First Day of Winter

Last Friday, we could see the first snowflakes falling down. It was an amazing and freezing day!!! So, I decided to take the opportunity to present  a new book called "The first day of winter" by Denise Fleming to my kindergarteners which helps us review numbers and colours and introduce some winter clothings. O venres... Seguir lendo →

Good books to read: I need my monster

Study Centre recommends " I need  my monster" written by Amanda Noll , illustrated by Howard McWillia and read by Rita Montero. Ethan is a little boy who can’t fall asleep without his favorite monster under his bed. When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note instead: "Gone fishing. Back... Seguir lendo →

Popular telling time books

I would like to recommend these books that can be used to introduce or reinforce the concepts of time. "WHAT TIME IS IT, MR. CROCODILE?" BY JUDY SIERRA Every evening Mr. Crocodile makes wonderful plans for the next day. And every morning five pesky monkeys ruin them. Whatever he does, they are always around. It's... Seguir lendo →

One fish, two fish, blue fish, red fish

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish is a book written by Dr. Seuss in 1960. It's a  simple rhyming book for learner readers that  had a way of teaching the broadest of concepts with the simplest of language. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish teaches numbers, colours, opposites, feelings, and nonsense words.... Seguir lendo →

Good books to read in Halloween

Winnie the Witch is back for a new and dotty adventure and this time it is with pumpkins. Winnie loves all kinds of vegetables but she loves pumpkins best of all. Sick and tired tired of going to market and bring them back home, Winnie decides to grow her own. With a little hard work... Seguir lendo →

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a children's picture book designed, illustrated and written by Eric Carle. It is a suitable book to teach  numbers, days of the week, foods and the cycle life  of a butterfly. First of all, here you have a fantastic version of this tale. I hope you enjoy it as much... Seguir lendo →

Snow

Snow (1998 Parents' Choice Recommended) Written and Illustrated by Uri Shulevitz Farrar Straus & Giroux Ages 3 - 7 "It's snowing, said boy with dog." "It's only a snowflake," said grandfather with beard."   The sky is grey and it is very cold but, as snowflakes slowly come down, one by one, people in the... Seguir lendo →

Christmas readings

Dream Snow by Eric Carle                                                         It’s Christmas Eve, and an old farmer settles down for nap, wondering how Christmas can come when it hasn't snowed yet. The farmer falls asleep and in his dream, he imagines snowflakes covering him and his animals. He awakens to discover it really has... Seguir lendo →

From Head to Toe

What does a monkey do?It waves its arm. Can you do it? From the creator of  The Grouchy Ladybug and The Mixed-Up Chameleon comes this interactive story that invites kids to imitate animal movements.Watching giraffes bend their necks or monkeys wave their arms is fun, but nothing could be better than joining in.  ‘ I... Seguir lendo →

The artist who painted a blue horse

If you don't know the name  Eric Carle, I'm sure you know his work.He's the author and illustrator of more than 70 children's books, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? ............................................................................................................................................................. Se non sabedes quen é Eric Carle, estou segura de que coñecedes a súa obra. Eric... Seguir lendo →

Good books to read in winter

Reading a good book is always a pleasure. Here you have some fantastic books to read in winter. They are a great complement for the short, cold days and long winter nights. Read one of these books, cuddled up in a blanket on a sofa next to fire with a big cup of hot chocolate.... Seguir lendo →

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