Dinosaur Week at preschool was always an anticipated time. Everyone's imaginations was captivated by dinosaurs! So I was very excited to read the copy of Dear Dinosaur: T. Rex on Tour by Chae Strathie I received from Barron’s Educational Series. OVERVIEW The general story line: A young boy named Max visits his local museum of history with the intent of viewing the dinosaurs. Once there, though, he discovers the exhibit is closed as the dinosaurs are on tour. Following a suggestion that Max … [Read more...]
Cool Down in the Sun with Sponge Bombs
For the Pacific Northwest July 4th is considered the beginning of summer. When I was a kid, summer meant visiting my cousins in Arizona and Texas. Talk about sun, heat and fun! We would play outside for a majority of the day. And, to be able to live through the heat, we were either in the water or on the water or using water to stay cool. (I really should say cooler because I don't think anyone can say their cool in 110° heat!) I'd look forward to going to the pool or floating down the Verde … [Read more...]
