by Kari Ann | Dec 12, 2018 | book reccomendation, book reccomendations, education, library, Uncategorized
I mentioned in an early post that part of the fun of games is having that interactive experience with the medium. Sometime unexpected things happen, and sometimes you’re running a familiar campaign or playing a game you’ve played a few times and discover a...
by Kari Ann | Dec 5, 2018 | book reccomendation, book reccomendations, early childhood, education, library, teacher, Uncategorized
All the world’s a gamer, my friend. We have tiny computers in our pockets that we do our banking on, that give us directions, and so much more. They provide entertainment and a way to connect with people far away. We’ve all seen the very young child mimmic...
by Kari Ann | Nov 12, 2018 | book reccomendation, book reccomendations, education, Emotions, library, school, teacher
Teach Poetry Poetry grabs minds. Experience varies, but The moon, a mysterious plot, The helmet of revolutionaries Hack brains, pack concepts, Inject impressions Make memories connect. Share poetry. I chose three books with themes that are similar in my mind. As much...
by Kari Ann | Nov 3, 2018 | book reccomendation, book reccomendations, library, teacher, Uncategorized
Fiction allows universal truths to be felt personally. When we read fiction, we build empathy, according to Emanuele Castano and David Kidd, who conducted five studies that proved it. By fictionalizing the experience of refugees and immigrants, authors bring the story...
by Kari Ann | Jun 5, 2018 | book reccomendation, early childhood, education, Emotions, library
My fortune overflows, and these days make me grateful for the health and happiness I’ve been fortunate enough to experience. So many friends have been healthy, so many babies born, so many around me have moved into good jobs and experienced fiscal and emotional...
by Kari Ann | Jan 9, 2018 | book reccomendation, early childhood, education, learning
A child’s play is not simply a reproduction of what he has experienced, but a creative reworking of the impressions he has acquired. -Lev Vygotsky Fine motor control is one of those skills we support in so many ways. We offer tasks with pincer movement, triangle...
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