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Tag Archives: Education
3 Stereotype-busting Picture Books about Grandmothers
As a brand new grandma myself–to a blessedly healthy (and adorable!) grandson, I certainly notice there are many lovely picture books featuring grandmothers and grandchildren. But not many break the stereotypical typical grandma mold like these three. And they … Continue reading
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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The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Retires
By Letty Sustrin; illus. by Thomas H. Bone’ III Blue Marlin Publications 2017 (Ages 4 and up) In The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Retires, twenty years have passed in the life of teacher Mrs. Belle since the School Rules … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Community, Education, Intergenerational, Life stages, Retirement, Teaching, Women, Work
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8 Acts of Kindness to Share with Older Adults
Guest post: Doing Good Together, Minneapolis, MN, and A is for Aging have similar goals and values. Here they share “8 Acts of Kindness & Stereotype-Busting Service to Share with Older Adults” Let’s all make time to celebrate older adults, whether … Continue reading
Posted in Especially For Teachers, Uncategorized
Tagged Activism, Education, Friendship, Gifts, Guest posts, Intergenerational, Serving Seniors, Values
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Babu’s Song
By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen; Illustrated by Aaron Boyd Lee & Low Books, 2003, 2008; ages 5-8 Topics: Africa, creativity, grandparents, education, mentoring, poverty, wisdom Bernardi is a young boy living in Tanzania with his grandfather Babu. … Continue reading
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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Lillian’s Right to Vote
Lillian’s Right to Vote By Jonah Winter and Shane W. Evans Schwartz & Wade Books/Penguin Random House (ages 5-9) In Lillian’s Right to Vote we learn about the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It is the 50th Anniversary of that … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews for Ages 3-6, Book Reviews for Ages 6-9, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Activism, Diversity, Education, History, Multi-cultural, Role models, Women
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Can We Talk About Ageism in Picture Books?
Deepening discussions around diversity in books for kids gives me tremendous hope for our world. Racism and sexism are being addressed in amazing ways, but ageism? Not so much. Aging gets a bad rap. But whatever their sex, skin color, … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Especially For Teachers
Tagged Ageism, Articles, Diversity, Education, Experts, Myths, Research, Role models, Stereotypes, Writing
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