By Kelli Harris A picture walk is previewing the pictures in a book to familiarize a child or group of children with the story prior to introducing the written words to them. Picture walks can pique a child’s interest about a story and help them want to learn more about the story. When you flip...Read More

Michelle Mallonee Long “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” – Dr. Seuss    On a recent trip to Universal Studios where we spent the majority of our time in the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” I was afraid that I was going to have to...Read More

Books in Motion: Connecting Preschoolers with Books through Art, Games, Movement, Music, Playacting and Props Angel L. Avery-Wright I had the pleasure of attending the “Books in Motion” and “Non-Fiction in Motion” sessions with Julie Dietzel-Glair at the 2016 ECE Summit. I spent three hours having a blast with books. Julie was a very hands-on...Read More

Missy Littell, Customer Experience Manager, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Library (formerly a children’s librarian for 12 years) I will never forget the first time I read Eric Veillé’s My Pictures After the Storm to my children. Those laugh-out-loud moments, especially when shared with children, can be tough to beat. Just as play is recognized to be...Read More

Please join us for a fun-filled time observing in a high quality preschool classroom!Read More

Close your eyes and imagine when you were a child.Read More