During Ontario Public Library Week, I had the joy of sharing This is the Boat that Ben Built with grades 2-4 at Russell Public School, by way of invitation from the Township of Russell Public Library, with coordination support by MASC. What was especially great about this visit was that the students were already very familiar… Read more »
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The real and the imagined: school visits with toy animals
I use stuffed toy animals as visual aids to bring my stories to life in school visits. Whether pointing out different characteristics and adaptations, or teaching about animal habitats, having a plushy toy for kids to look at heightens their imagination, enhances their interpretation of the story, and their connection to the natural world…. Read more »
Waiting for spring: FISH
It’s one month away from the spring launch of This is the Boat that Ben Built and I started thinking about what the animals in the book might be up to while I was wintering and preparing. I’ve got my warm coat, mitts, and hat… What are they up to as they await spring? What… Read more »