Saturday, March 15, 2014
ALERT: Is This (Inappropriate) Book in Your Child's Elementary School Library?
There has been a growing concern over content and lessons that are not age appropriate, with the advent of the Common Core Curriculum. I came across this post on Victoria Jackson's Blog:
Mama Bears Web Site reports:
“A Mom in Shelby County, TN sent us images from a book that her child checked out of his elementary school library. Her son knew that there were some forbidden words in the book that he was not allowed to say, so he showed it to his mom. Smart boy!”
I am posting this so parents and educators can be aware that there are too many inappropriate books like these being recommended for kids by those who are selling a product or service-and whom so NOT have any level of understanding of child development. With that in mind, I am working on adding a database on this blog to keep everyone informed as to what to look out for.
Warning: Rated R words and sexual innuendo below at the links
Read more at:
Victoria Jackson's Blog
Mama Bears Blog
Do you know of any inappropriate books that are floating around out there in school libraries? Please post a link or title for us below along with the city and state where you found it !
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Friday, March 14, 2014
Celebrate Spring with the Very Hungry Caterpillar!
It has been one of my daughter's favorite books since her grandfather gave her a copy as a child. She will not part with the book even though she will be entering high school. Reading it with her grandfather will always be one of her most treasured memories.
Next week, on the first day of spring, programs will be held around the world to celebrate Spring and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Day on Thursday, March 20th. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce young children to simple picture books, such as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and to continue to encourage older children to read!
How about organizing a "Mobile Library" in a local playground? Or a story time picnic outdoors? A community park with a pavilion or gazebo is a perfect place to celebrate any day of the year!
How will you be celebrating? Tell us in the comments below!
You can listen to & watch Eric Carle read the story of the Very Hungry Caterpillar here on You Tube.
And Happy Spring Everyone!
Purchase you very own Very Hungry Caterpillar Finger Puppet Book here!
Visit the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, MA
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