As a haggard, weathered storytime librarian of the babies ages 0-14 months, group read-alouds need to be simple (in text and illustration) or a way to connect and celebrate new parenthood. These two types of books rarely cross paths, so both types often alternate at my baby storytime. [Also to note: I read-aloud one book… Continue reading Best Read-Aloud Books for Babies
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Virtual Sunshine Squad: Spread Love
One of the greatest things that adults can do is nurture a generation of children who love, respect, and care for themselves and others. Simple acts of kindness are simple and effective ways to empower children to spread love throughout their community. Many mommy bloggers have taken up the 14 Day Spread Love Challenge starting… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Spread Love
Virtual Sunshine Squad: Welcome Immigrants
Learning about the lives of other people helps build empathy, respect, understanding and connection. In 2020, more than 40 million people living the USA were born in a different country, accounting for about 13.7% of the US population. While these immigrants represent nearly every country in the world, Mexico, China, India, and the Philippines rank the… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Welcome Immigrants
Virtual Sunshine Squad: Take a Breath
Almost every emotional management strategy for kids includes the power of the breath. Scientifically speaking, when humans enter a highly stressed state, our prefrontal cortex--the part of our brain responsible for rational thinking--is impaired. Through deep breathing exercises, you force your body to focus on another activity, you can slow the rapid beating of your… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Take a Breath
Virtual Sunshine Squad: Thankful for Families
Recognizing and celebrating difference is one of the first steps towards raising empathetic, compassionate, and self-loving children. What better place to look than the diverse array of family units in the world! This storytime was presented a couple days after Thanksgiving, hence "thankful for." Welcome Song Tune: Skip to My Lou Hello (name) and how… Continue reading Virtual Sunshine Squad: Thankful for Families
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