Author Archives: hendersonintraining

All Alone, “Sense the Summer is Here”

Posted on June 25, 2015 by hendersonintraining

Kevin Henkes’s first book, All Alone, is a perfect example of the power of few well-chosen words. Each page turn contains less than two sentences and an illustration, yet his picture book resonates with readers of all ages. For me, growing up … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, Anytime and Everytime Book | Tagged All Alone, creativity, daydreaming, Greenwillow Books, Harper Collins Publisher, Imagination, Independent activities for kids, Kevin Henkes, Kevin Henkes first book, room time activities | Leave a comment

Father’s Day Trio, Read Aloud to Dad!

Posted on June 18, 2015 by hendersonintraining

Allowed to Read Aloud: Whether you have a toddler, a special K kid (Kindergartener), an eight-year-old or any age in between, here are three fantastic read-alouds for Father’s Day. This Sunday, make dad a cup of coffee and help your kids read aloud … Continue reading →

Posted in Father's Day | Tagged Amy Wummer, Eric Hill, Father's Day Activities, Father's Day Books, Father's Day Gifts, Joseph Bruchac, My Father is Taller than a Tree, Natasha Wing, Penguin Young Readers Group, Read Alouds, Spot Loves His Daddy, The Night Before Father's Day, Wendy Anderson Halperin | 1 Comment

3 Summer Stories, “A Mouse’s Eye View of Summer”

Posted on June 11, 2015 by hendersonintraining

T’was the first week of summer and all through the house, not a creature was stirring except a mouse! He was ready for summer; He was ready to play. Off on adventures, follow him this way: Now It Is Summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Mice, summer | Tagged Buket Erdogan, children's books with mice, Eileen Spinelli, Lauren Thompson, Mary Newell DePalma, mouse crafts, Mouse's First Summer, Now It Is Summer, Richard Fowler, summer crafts for kids, Summer reading for kids, There's a mouse abou the house, Usborne Books | Leave a comment

Kidsbook Friends Clip: 7 Quotes For Teachers

Posted on June 1, 2015 by hendersonintraining

As the school year comes to a close, we say a HUGE thank you to all the teachers of our kiddos. We appreciate their investment of time, love, knowledge, communication, and much more. Consider putting some of these quotes on thank … Continue reading →

Posted in Kidsbook Friends Clip, Quotes | Tagged cards for teachers, end of the school year, quotes for teachers | Leave a comment

Memorial Day Reading List From Holidays Central

Posted on May 25, 2015 by hendersonintraining

We love to wear our RED, WHITE, AND BLUE and say a huge THANK YOU to all the families that have had a loved one give his or her life for the freedom we and our future generations appreciate. Reading books that teach our kids what … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorial Day | Tagged Children's books for Memorial Day, Holidays Central, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Surprise | Leave a comment