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Category Archives: Activities and Resources
VIDEOS: LEARN ABOUT AGEISM IN CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Today I’m sharing two videos about ageism in children’s literature. —And also a simple request—please take a moment and pass on these resources. Know any writers or illustrators? Any teachers or librarians? Parents or grandparents? The two videos on age … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Articles, Interviews, Resources for Writers, The Basics
Tagged Articles, Experts, Resources, Teaching, Vermont College, videos, Writing
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100 Picture Books: an Age Positive way to celebrate 100 days of school
Cute little kids wearing specs and shawls and shuffling along with canes and walkers. Adorable right? Sorry, but wrong. This is the time of year that many teachers search out ideas for celebrating the 100th day of school. Unfortunately, “Dress … Continue reading
Ageism Awareness Day & Children’s Books
Hello friends, I’m so pleased to tell you about a recent collaboration with my local public library to raise awareness about both ageism and Age Positive picture books. With Ageism Awareness Day looming on October 7, 2023 I reached out … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Articles, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activism, Activities, Ageism, Education, Intergenerational, Picture books library display, Positives of aging, Resources, Teaching
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Review: Iris Afpel: A Little Golden Book Biography
by Deborah Blumenthal, Illus. by Ellen Surrey Golden Books; 2023 (Ages 4-8) Review by guest blogger Marsha Weiner. (To combat ageism Marsha is developing a curriculum for young children using storybooks that feature positive, realistic images of older adults. Contact: … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Activities, Ageism, Appearances, Biographies, Bloggers, Creativity, Happiness, Stereotypes, Women, Work
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The Keeper of Wild Words
By Brooke Smith, illus. by Madeline Kloepper Chronicle Books 2020; Ages 5-8 Guest blogger Marsha Weiner shares an insightful book review and a related Age Positive activity for kids. Take it away Marsha! Author Brooke Smith shares the impetus for writing … Continue reading
“Old Rock (is not boring)” and “Bertolt” picture books
Guest blogger Marsha Weiner shares two picture books with us in a thought provoking post with a theme of aging—Old Rock (is not boring) and Bertolt. She also shares Age Positive Activities to Explore with Children. Marsha is creating a … Continue reading
Picture Book Review: Mornings with Monet
My Top Ten Reasons to Read Mornings with Monet Text by Barb Rosenstock; illustrated by Mary GrandPre` Alfred A. Knopf Publishing, 2021. Famed Impressionist painter Claude Monet lived near France’s River Seine his entire life. Barb Rosenstock, author of the … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Activities, Artists, Biographies, Challenges, Creativity, Men, Nature, Positives of aging, Skills, Work
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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read By Rita Lorraine Hubbard; illustrated by Caldecott Honor Winner Oge More Schwarz and Wade Books; 2020. (Ages 6-10) We know that Mary Walker lived through twenty-six presidents. That her precious … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Biographies, Challenges, Diversity, Education, History, Positives of aging, Racism, Retirement, Role models, segregation, Women
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Intergenerational History Lessons–Guest Post
Guest blogger Joanne Corrigan tells how olders are sharing rich history lessons in an intergenerational setting. Many thanks to Joanne for this inspirational way to use Positive Aging picture books! When I discovered Lindsey McDivitt’s website, I was so excited! … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Especially For Teachers, guest posts
Tagged Activities, Bloggers, Education, History, Intergenerational, Legacy, Resources, Serving Seniors
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Late Bloomer: Guest post by author Vivian Kirkfield
A Leap of Faith: How jumping from a plane jump-started my writing career As a teenager, I was a huge Beatles fan. One of my favorite songs was When I’m 64. And for me, when I was 64, the course … Continue reading
