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Love Notes: "First
Books" - $8.00
Love Notes: "First Books"
gives parents, grandparents, caregivers, and the community-at-large, a number of fun,
"tried and true" techniques that help prepare children to become enthusiastic,
able readers. Since we are educators and parents ourselves, we know there are many
resources available for young readers. However, what makes our books unique is that we
present ideas and concepts that are specifically designed for the toddler / preschooler /
kindergarten-aged child. We use a simple, user-friendly approach, initially explaining
educational fundamentals and then applying them in innovative and instructional ways. We
recommend that caregivers work within the framework of a child’s current language
ability and experience to write books together, create stories, and continue developing
language skills. We have found over the years that this fun, experiential approach fosters
creativity, boosts confidence, and engages inquisitive minds. Furthermore, we have found
that caregivers who share in the joy of learning to read with their children create
life-long memories that everyone treasures.
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Chalktalks: Draw,
Cut, and Tell Stories - $8.00
Briefly, it is an old storytelling technique
in which the storyteller draws a sketch or creates a visual aid to go along with the
story. The sketch simply may illustrate a point in the story, or it may be more
sophisticated and provide the “answer” to a riddle or puzzle. Children are
fascinated by this experience. The child often makes many strides in the area of
language development by using this technique. Truly, this method gives young people the
oral interaction that is not available via the normal computer programs. This type
of experience is vital in the development of skills during this crucial stage of
development Many types of draw, cut and tell stories are readily available in the
book. They are arranged in an easy recipe type approach for the caregiver.
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