Dear Parents,
It rained Sunday, most of the day, and it was very windy.
Children like to walk in the rain, step in puddles and catch raindrops in
their mouths. They also like the wind blowing in their faces.
You can have children read about the rain and the wind. You can discuss
with them the different activities they can do outside, as well as inside.
Questions you can ask are: Why does it rain? What happens in a thunderstorm?
What is rain good for? Why do we have wind? How many gusts of wind does it take for it to be a hurricane or tornado? Do you like the rain? Do you like the wind?
Why do we have tornadoes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms? This is a lead-in to the 4 seasons and the types of weather they have. Books on these topics would be non-fiction.
Your child can go to the library and find interesting facts about the rain, wind, hurricanes, thunderstorms and tornadoes. Just motivate him to do so.
YOU can also ask: In what country does it rain the most, have the most hurricanes, thunderstorms and tornadoes? Do you know what city is called "The Windy City?
The following picture books are worth reading:
1. My Red Umbrella- written by Robert Bright, published in 1988 by Doubleday.
Summary: A little girl's umbrella grows so that everyone who wants to can get under it. (Recommended for PS-1)
2. Seven Diving Ducks- written by Margaret Friskey, illustrated by Jean Morey and published in 1965. This story is about a frightened little duck who conquers his fear of the water. (Recommended for 1-3)
3. Will it Rain? - written by Holly Keller and published by Greenwillow , in 1084.
This is the story of a rainstorm as seen through the eyes of various animals. (Recommended for PS- 2)
It doesn't matter what type of picture book your child reads--fiction or non-fiction- just get him to READ.
Respected parents- Make reading enjoyable for your child. YOU'RE DOING A GREAT JOB.
GOD BLESS.
Sincerely,
Ravenous Reader (a.k.a. Frankie )
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Family, Celebrations, t.v. programs
Dear Readers,
We celebrated my Mom's 84th Birthday yesterday. She blew out all the candles on her favorite cake, cheesecake. She seemed so happy that the family was there.
On February 12fth, my Dad was discharged after being in the hospital for almost three weeks. He was so thrilled to come home. Mom's eyes lit up when she saw him.
I think my grandmother, Maria, is watched over my Dad. She came to America from Italy on the same day, with my Mom who was 2 years old.
WE cannot forget Valentine's Day. My wife, Anna and I celebrated the holiday the next day, since I was scheduled for an endoscopy and colonoscopy that day.
February and March are months for celebration for our family. My wife's birthday, my brother's birthday, my birthday, and my Dad's birthday, all follow one another.
Parents, you can have your children look up St. Valentine, holidays, celebrations, birthdays. Do your children know who your ancestors are? Where did they come from? You can help them research this. A Mom and Dad working with their children goes a long way.
Today, instead of books, I'm listing a few educational t.v. programs.
1. Clifford, the Big Red Dog
2. Dora the Explora
3. Maya and Miguel
4. Angelina the Ballerina
5. Blue's Clues
Please have your children read. I can't stress enough how important this is. Read to your child aloud. Let your child read to you aloud. Discuss the pictures.
Along with reading, goes writing. Have your child write about the shows they watch. Limit your child's t.v. watching, too.
God bless.
Sincerely,
(Ravenous Reader, a.k. a. Frankie)
We celebrated my Mom's 84th Birthday yesterday. She blew out all the candles on her favorite cake, cheesecake. She seemed so happy that the family was there.
On February 12fth, my Dad was discharged after being in the hospital for almost three weeks. He was so thrilled to come home. Mom's eyes lit up when she saw him.
I think my grandmother, Maria, is watched over my Dad. She came to America from Italy on the same day, with my Mom who was 2 years old.
WE cannot forget Valentine's Day. My wife, Anna and I celebrated the holiday the next day, since I was scheduled for an endoscopy and colonoscopy that day.
February and March are months for celebration for our family. My wife's birthday, my brother's birthday, my birthday, and my Dad's birthday, all follow one another.
Parents, you can have your children look up St. Valentine, holidays, celebrations, birthdays. Do your children know who your ancestors are? Where did they come from? You can help them research this. A Mom and Dad working with their children goes a long way.
Today, instead of books, I'm listing a few educational t.v. programs.
1. Clifford, the Big Red Dog
2. Dora the Explora
3. Maya and Miguel
4. Angelina the Ballerina
5. Blue's Clues
Please have your children read. I can't stress enough how important this is. Read to your child aloud. Let your child read to you aloud. Discuss the pictures.
Along with reading, goes writing. Have your child write about the shows they watch. Limit your child's t.v. watching, too.
God bless.
Sincerely,
(Ravenous Reader, a.k. a. Frankie)
Thursday, February 3, 2011
MT. OLYMPUS, BEST FRIENDS, AND 4 BOOKS.
Dear Readers,
My wife, Anna, and I have been blessed w ith friends we've had over a quarter of a century.
If you been reading my blog, you would know who they are.
On Monday, we had our monthly lunch at Mt. Olympus, off Central Avenue, with our special friends--Sabra and Jerry, Tony, Kathy and Connie--all retired teachers--like me. We all worked in the same school. Georgine is also part of our group, and she will make the March luncheon. She's enjoying the warm weather in Florida.
WE ate, talked and exchanged Christmas and Valentine gifts. This truly was a wonderful get-together.
One of our friends, Sabra and Jerry, will be celebrating their 40th anniversary on Feb. 13th.
Through the years, all of us have gotten close. "That's what friends are for," say the lyrics.
What does this story have to do with picture books? You can brainstorm Luncheon, Christmas,
Valentine's Day and Friends And Anniversary. You can read books on these topics to them. Children can draw pictures. Doing all these activities helps them read. And that's what you want.
I want it too. So, here are a few good titles of picture books you can read to your child, or he can read to you:
1. BABY BEAR'S BIG DREAMS-BY JANE YOLEN, ILLUSTRATED BY MELISSA SWEET AND
PUBLISHED BY HARCOURT, IN 2007.
2. I AM TOO ABSOLUTELY SMALL FOR SCHOOL-BY LAUREN CHILD, PUBLISHED BY
CANDLEWICK PRESS, AGES 3-6.
3. THE FEELINGS BOOK-BY TODD PARR, PUBLISHED BY LITTLE BROWN AND
COMPANY, IN 2OOO. THIS IS A BOARD BOOK.
4. I WAS SO MAD-BY MERCER MAYER, RANDOM HOUSE, PUBLISHED IN 1983.
ARE YOU READING TO YOUR CHILD? IS HE READING TO YOU?
READ, READ, READ. START WITH COMIC BOOKS, IF YOU CAN.
GOD BLESS YOU.
SINCERELY,
(RAVENOUS READER,) A.K.A. FRANKIE
My wife, Anna, and I have been blessed w ith friends we've had over a quarter of a century.
If you been reading my blog, you would know who they are.
On Monday, we had our monthly lunch at Mt. Olympus, off Central Avenue, with our special friends--Sabra and Jerry, Tony, Kathy and Connie--all retired teachers--like me. We all worked in the same school. Georgine is also part of our group, and she will make the March luncheon. She's enjoying the warm weather in Florida.
WE ate, talked and exchanged Christmas and Valentine gifts. This truly was a wonderful get-together.
One of our friends, Sabra and Jerry, will be celebrating their 40th anniversary on Feb. 13th.
Through the years, all of us have gotten close. "That's what friends are for," say the lyrics.
What does this story have to do with picture books? You can brainstorm Luncheon, Christmas,
Valentine's Day and Friends And Anniversary. You can read books on these topics to them. Children can draw pictures. Doing all these activities helps them read. And that's what you want.
I want it too. So, here are a few good titles of picture books you can read to your child, or he can read to you:
1. BABY BEAR'S BIG DREAMS-BY JANE YOLEN, ILLUSTRATED BY MELISSA SWEET AND
PUBLISHED BY HARCOURT, IN 2007.
2. I AM TOO ABSOLUTELY SMALL FOR SCHOOL-BY LAUREN CHILD, PUBLISHED BY
CANDLEWICK PRESS, AGES 3-6.
3. THE FEELINGS BOOK-BY TODD PARR, PUBLISHED BY LITTLE BROWN AND
COMPANY, IN 2OOO. THIS IS A BOARD BOOK.
4. I WAS SO MAD-BY MERCER MAYER, RANDOM HOUSE, PUBLISHED IN 1983.
ARE YOU READING TO YOUR CHILD? IS HE READING TO YOU?
READ, READ, READ. START WITH COMIC BOOKS, IF YOU CAN.
GOD BLESS YOU.
SINCERELY,
(RAVENOUS READER,) A.K.A. FRANKIE
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