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Story Elements
In case you're wondering about what goes into our stories ... the story elements ... we've made a list ...Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is fun
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Books Make the Day Brighter
I love starting our homeschool days by reading books with my boys! Books make ...Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is fun
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Electronic or Printed Stories?
Which are better for children - electronic or printed stories? The answer is simply: BOTH! If they're getting our children ...Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is fun
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A New Perspective
Need a new perspective on life? Spend some time with a child and discover anew the many wonders which fill the world around us!Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is fun
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Start the day with a book.
No matter which part of the world you're living in today, we hope that your day is off to a great start! Today, the sun is streaming through our front windows ...Stories and Children - Where Stories...
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Camping in the backyard
A tent is a magical place to read, especially when it's in the back yard.Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is fun
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The Wonders of the Park
The wonders of the park never cease to amaze me! What wonders? Well for me, there are at least two! Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is fun
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Children need both risk and challenge
Children need both risk and challenge. A recent walk on a cold winter's evening reminded me of this!Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is fun
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The simple things in life
It's the simple things in life which create the greatest moments of joy. This was reinforced to me again this week when we visited two different environments. Stories and Children - Where Stories come...
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Safe as needed
Have you ever noticed how many dangers there are in the world? Sticks, stones, sharp edges, heights, insects (e.g., biting ants and spiders) are all potentially dangerous.Stories and Children - Where...
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Stories Spark Imagination
It's true. Stories spark imagination which then sets off a chain reaction that develops creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, understanding and much more.Stories and Children - Where Stories come...
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Natural Play Materials
This week we picnicked by a local lake surrounded by abundant natural play materials. Watching children find their own play materials is inspiring!Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and...
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Drawing in the Sand
Do you remember dragging a stick along the beach, or drawing in the sand, as a child?Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is fun
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Dramatic Play
This week, the boys decided they needed some costumes for dramatic play so out came the sewing machine. Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is fun
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Walking on the Fence
Walking on the fence is part of childhood. This simple activity has so many benefits for children, including physical and emotional growth.Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is...
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Reading is a Skill
Reading is a skill children consciously learn and not something they magically pick up. Children need 3 things in order to read: time, support, opportunity.Stories and Children - Where Stories come...
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Nature Nurtures Children’s Reading Skills
It's true: nature nurtures children's reading skills. I can hear you asking, how? What am I raving on about? The answer lays in the fact that when children are exploring nature, they refine and...
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Childhood is about seeing the world from a different perspective
The wonder of childhood is that they can see & experience the world from many perspectives.Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is fun
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Children can do the impossible
I've lost count of the number of times I've been surprised by my children! Yesterday, was no exception!Stories and Children - Where Stories come alive and reading is fun
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Children are the curriculum
Children are amazing! They have an inbuilt desire to learn. In fact, if we trust our children, they create the curriculum themselves! The children are the curriculum because of their curiosity and...
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