Special Seminars: PESI

I love to learn and I'm not just saying that because I am a teacher. Sounds cliche, I know, but seriously, what kind of teacher would I be if I didn't keep up with the latest strategies and materials and trainings? I have gone to dozens of live seminars and workshops to learn about topics in my field, and find each one informative and creative. As a teacher in New York and Connecticut, it is required that I obtain credits and hours through these special workshops, but I would still probably go if it wasn't mandatory. Nerd alert!

I have found PESI to be particularly helpful in letting me know about workshops near me, sending me pamphlets via Snail Mail for upcoming events in my field. I highly recommend checking out their website or sharing it with anyone who might be interested. 


CLICK HERE to see Seminars near you. 

Take a Deep Breath

Book Review: Take a Deep Breath

By Sue Graves

Illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini

How many times did you mom/dad/spouse say to you, "take a deep breath"? I know in my life, there has been no shortage of these sentiments. And it is a great little piece of advice - when you're overwhelmed, take a deep breath and relax.

In "Take a Deep Breath," the author uses real life scenarios to examine when and where children can use deep breaths to help them move through a scary/stressful/hurtful situation. Cute illustrations show characters moving through real life using mindfulness techniques. In life, things don't always go our way and using mindfulness can help teach children how to handle uncomfortable situations, which is what this book strives to do. At the end of the story, a teacher shows her students that even adults needs to take deep breaths sometimes. Mindfulness is a tool best used by everyone! 

Try it! Take a deep breath and click here to buy the book! 

Fire Truck

Book Review: Fire Truck
By Peter Sis

The classroom that I am currently working in has started to study community workers. So I thought that I could tie in the theme at home and picked up this book for my Little Busy Bees.

Ever read Where the Wild Things Are? This book is almost like that, however take out the scary monsters. The little character's passion for firetrucks overcomes him. The little Busy Bee goes on to save a cat and teddy bear. The simple language and drawings help young readers with short attention spans enjoy a fun, bright, red adventure. 

Buy Fire Truck Here! 

Day by Day

Book Review 

Day by Day

By Susan Gal

Enjoy a fun day in the life of pigs. A fun bright colored book that takes a look at what could be 'a pigs life'. It's a cute book to encourage a discussion with your Little Busy Bee about what they think pigs really do. In this book they do a lot together, just like some real families and friends. A pleasant way to look at an animals life through the seasons, once again teaching us to be more mindful. 

Buy the book by clicking here! 

Hurray for Spring!

Book Review: Hurray for Spring!

By: Patricia Hubbell 

Illustrated by: Taia Morley

If you're ready for Spring like I am (and everyone else in America), this is the book for you! After a long brittle winter, it gives your kids a nice refresher of all the things you can do outside in the spring: dance, sing, hop, skip, jump, plant seeds, etc (I know I'll be doing all of the above when spring finally get here!). The bright colored illustrations give even the laziest couch potatoes motivation to get them outside and: "talk to the ants." The creative and 'Busy Bee' storyline is active and refreshing for every reader young or old! 

Now get ready to go outside and enjoy the warm weather!