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Tag Archives: Activities
Betsy’s Day at the Game—Author Interview of Greg Bancroft
Betsy’s Day at the Game–Interview of author Greg Bancroft By Greg Bancroft; illustrated by Katherine Blackmore Mighty Media Press, 2013; ages 6-10 Betsy and her grandpa revel in baseball in the picture book Betsy’s Day at the Game. “In the … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Activities, Education, Grandparents, Intergenerational, Legacy, Men, Mentors, Resources, Skills, sports
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Mr. Cornell’s Dream Boxes
Mr. Cornell’s Dream Boxes by Jeanette Winter. Beach Lane Books 2014. Non-fiction ages 4-8. Themes: Arts, bio, creativity, dreams, intergenerational, memory This selection for Perfect Picture Book Friday begins, “If you had lived on Utopia Parkway not so long ago, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Activities, Biographies, Creativity, Intergenerational, Men, Positives of aging, Skills, Work
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Betsy’s Day at the Game
Betsy’s Day at the Game by Greg Bancroft; illustrated by Katherine Blackmore. Scarletta Kids, now Mighty Media Press, 2013; Fiction for ages 6-10 (Baseball, baseball scoring, grandparents, intergenerational) It’s spring! It’s baseball season! “What do you like the most—smelling the … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9
Tagged Activities, Grandparents, Intergenerational, Legacy, Men, Mentors, Positives of aging, Skills
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Top 10 Reasons to read “A Sick Day for Amos McGee”
A Sick Day for Amos McGee, by Philip and Erin Stead, is no longer a new book, but you know that old is good…right? (Roaring Brook Press 2009.) I’m pretty certain this beautiful blockbuster, a Positive Aging picture … Continue reading
Little Free Libraries and Positive Aging Picture Books
Have you noticed? There’s a new phenomenon sweeping the world and it’s related to books! Real books. Lots of books. Free books. Perhaps it’s landed on a street near you? Little Free Libraries are cropping up everywhere—small boxes of great … Continue reading
The Teacher Who Would Not Retire: An A is for Aging book review
A gray haired, first grade teacher dons her disguise and slips back into school—first as a window washer, next as the lunch lady, and finally as the fire inspector. This is The Teacher Who Would Not Retire and she is … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activities, Ageism, Education, Experts, Favorites, Life stages, Research, Retirement, Teaching, Women, Work, Writing
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Review of “My Abuelita”—a Grandparent raising her Grandchild
In My Abuelita, by Tony Johnston, a young boy lives with his grandmother and from the first page he tells us how much he loves her. Also, from the beginning he tells us Abuelita loves her work, and we follow … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6
Tagged Activities, Appearances, Creativity, Diversity, Gifts, Grandparents, Multi-cultural, Resources, Skills, Women, Work
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Resources to spark your creativity
Perhaps you’re not quite ready to dye live kittens in pastel colors after reading Bottle Houses: The Creative World of Grandma Prisbrey, but it may spur you to get in touch with your creative side. Reading about real life Grandma … Continue reading
Posted in Activities and Resources, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activities, Creativity, Holidays, Little Free Library, Women
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