Archive for August, 2009
Maurice Sendak talks about his work, childhood and inspirations, in a DVD by the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia, www.rosenbach.org. The Rosenbach is the sole repository of the original artwork of famed author and illustrator Maurice Sendak and a foremost authority on all things Sendak. Author of Where the Wild Things Are and 108 other books, Sendak, now 81 years old, chose the Rosenbach to be the permanent home of his work in the early 1970s thanks to shared literary and collecting interests. The Rosenbachs Sendak collection is the largest collection of Sendakiana in the world, with over 10,000 preliminary sketches, final drawings, manuscripts, books, and ephemera.
The DVD, “There’s a Mystery There: Sendak on Sendak: A Retrospective in Words and Pictures” explores the masterful storytellers extraordinary career through his own words as the author talks about his favorite characters and the many influences and settings of his richest stories. Get the DVD at www.rosenbach.org!
Duration : 0:10:49
A clip of Tot-a-Doodle-Do! (http://www.totadoodledo.com)an interactive and educational, award-winning theme-based childrenˆs DVD series with follow-along craft kits designed for kids age 3-7 (preschool, kindergarten and early-elementary). Each episode works on improving the five developmental skills, cognitive, communication, fine motor, gross motor and socialization. Tot-a-Doodle-Do! addresses life issues such as hygiene for children, manners for kids, respect, teamwork, sharing, social interaction, and healthy eating. The Tot Crew, a diverse group of children including those with special needs, walk viewers through the six fun, interactive and entertaining, educational segments which include: Crafty Kids: The Tot Crew teaches kids at home how to make a simple, fun craft Imagination Station: Use your imagination, memory and focus On our Block: Meet a policeman, an isted guide dog and others who teach children about the world around them and respect Hop N Bop: Nurtures children’s development with toe-tapping, original music and songs, great music for children Super Snack: Encourages kids with healthy eating habits as children learn to make nutritional snacks Molly Manners: Our puppet teaches children manners through interactive role-playing The Tot-a-Doodle-Do! “Crafty Kids” Craft Kits, are a fun educational toy that contains all the craft materials needed to follow-along with the Tot-a-Doodle-Do! Childrenˆs DVD that is included in each themed Kit.
Duration : 0:8:39
Comments With Dr. James Haney Presents*Early Childhood Education, with MWilliams, Part 1 of 4
Duration : 0:10:3
I am a daycare teacher and I need some ideas for the play we will be putting on. I was wondering for any suggestions as to which story I can do. Doesn’t have to be any famous story! Thank you to anyone who answers!
Here are a couple ideas.
1) KOLOBOK
An old Russian folk tale about the freshly baked roll who rolls away from the house and meets all kinds of animals on the way.
http://www.rustoys.com/Kolobok.htm
2) THE GIGANTIC TURNIP
Russian folk tale about the turnip which grows up so big that it can’t be pulled up by grandpa alone, so his wife, his granddaughter, his dog, his cat and even a mouse are called to help out!
http://www.angelfire.com/art2/petrikovka/turnip.html
3) TEREMOK (SMALL CABIN/THE TOWER)
An old Russian folk tale about the animals who managed to live peacefully under the same roof, until the bear came along…
http://www.tolstoys.com/teremst.htm
4) MASHA AND THE BEARS (GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS)
Timeless classic tale
And how do you go about getting the stories published? Any suggestions for a good publisher in Canada?
Only if you write a lot of them and they are popular. Although some of that is based on what you mean by decent living.
Good Luck 
I am currently in my 2nd year of college in a community school and looking to transfer. I am majoring in Early Childhood Education. I am thinking of possibly going away to school in PA. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good, cheaper colleges that have early childhood program in PA? Any that you know of I would appreciate it, thanks!
Shippensburg Univeristy has long tradition of a strong education program.
http://www.ship.edu/
http://webspace.ship.edu/coleduc/
In 14 sublime stories, Edward P. Jones turns an unflinching eye to the ordinary citizens of Washington, DC…. Thalia Book Club: All Aunt Hagar’s Children: Stories by Edward P. Jones Audiobook
Score points with this Inter-active All Star Sports Storage Bench Toy Box. Fun seat back design with ball bats, spinning soccer ball, basketball, football, baseball and hockey puck, and real chalkboard scoreboard. Has Child safety slow closing metal hinge. He will have fun with his new All Star
General History – Thousands of impoverished Northern European immigrants were promised that the prairie offered land, freedom, and hope. The disastrous blizzard of 1888 revealed that their … – Childrens Blizzard (Books)
Would you like your childrens heads be full of mathematical ideas? Head Full of Numbers Math Game will help! New award-winning number game by Learning Resources is a fun approach towards math problem solving. Put the number dice into the cup that looks like math wizard head, shake them and roll.