by Acy Day
Once upon a time I worked as a Head Start teacher. My favorite part of the day was Storytime. Not because it was quiet — it rarely was — but because something amazing happened when I opened a book. Those wiggly little humans, who couldn’t sit still for anything else, would suddenly lean in. After… Continue reading Why I Write for Children
My work as a Head Start teacher proved that a good children's picture book can be a powerful learning tool. One well-written book for PreK children can provide a week or more of lesson plans. For instance, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats offers opportunities to discuss cold weather and wintertime, explore making prints… Continue reading Writings that Teach