Category Archives: Children

Preschool Storytime & Circle Weave

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Abby

Yesterday was an art week for the preschool storytime, and for our project I chose “Circle Weave” from MaryAnn Kohl’s book Preschool Art, my favorite resource for great art ideas for ages four to seven. Before the project, though, I read … Continue reading →

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Gregor the Overlander

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Abby

Tuesday was the November meeting of the 5th grade book group, and we discussed Suzanne Collins’ Gregor the Overlander.  Six kids showed up (impressive, considering I forgot to send my usual email reminder the day before the group), and we … Continue reading →

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A fan

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Abby

Yesterday: I was sitting at my desk…one of my Mother Goose on the Loose storytime regulars came in with her mom and older brother…and I overheard her say: “Abby’s home!  Abby’s here!  Abby’s home!!!” I guess I do kinda live at the … Continue reading →

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Neighbors

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Abby

On my way back from Idylwilde today, I passed our neighbors’ house and said hi to the kids.  “How’s the yard sale going?”  I asked the three boys. “Great!”  then, “Hey, Abby!  I can tie my shoes!!!!” “That’s awesome!” I … Continue reading →

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A big thank you

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Abby

I shouldn’t pick favorites, but – I LOVE the sixth grade book group.  These kids have been in my book groups since I started them three years ago, and this group constantly amazes me with their good humor, great discussion … Continue reading →

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Ewwwwwwwww…

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Abby

The most bizarre thing happened at work today: A fifth grader was chatting with me at my desk when another fifth grader came up to borrow a pencil.  As the second student was digging through the pencil bin, she laid … Continue reading →

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A few moments

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Abby

A few fun moments from the past week: During Jennifer’s infant storytime, a brother (age 5) escorted his sister (age 2) to the bathroom while mom stayed in the storytime with the baby.  The brother, less than enthusiastic about being in … Continue reading →

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Another great art project

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Abby

I feel like I’m writing too many posts on the fabulous art projects from MaryAnn Kohl’s book Preschool Art, but we just finished another phenomenonally successful preschool storytime that used one of her projects.  Today’s choice:  “Stomped Foil Sculpture,” chosen … Continue reading →

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Textured table art

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Abby

Yesterday was the art week in the preschool storytime rotation, and we had a blast. First I read two books to the large group:  Thing-Thing by Cary Fagan, a sweet story of a stuffed animal of no definable species who is … Continue reading →

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Storytime moment

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Abby

This morning, in my Thursday Toddler storytime, I had a last-minute additional family.  The mom called fifteen minutes prior, and asked if she could come to today’s storytime, since they’d had to drop out of the Monday storytime due to … Continue reading →

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