It looks like an ordinary box of ordinary yarn.
But it turns out it isn’t.Story by Mac Barnett
Illustrated by Jon Klassen
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Bear meets sandwich, adventure ensues. . . . An irresistible treat of a story!
Story by Julia Sarcone-Roach
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Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You’re in red-hot trouble.
Story by Adam Rubin
Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
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From the very beginning, there was something different about this child… An ultrasonic voice. Fantastically elastic limbs. Super-magnetic powers. But it wasn’t until the child took her first steps that she became: THE BLUR!
Story by Minh Lê
Illustrated by Dan Santat
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A gorgeously warm, funny book about everything a friendship can be – for anyone who’s ever had a friend.
Wherever you’re going, I’m going too.
Whatever you’re doing, I’m sticking with you.It’s wonderful to have good friends to see you through the good times and the bad. But sometimes, friends can also be a bit . . .
well . . . overbearing.Story by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
Illustrated by Steve Small
#FamilyLiteracyDay takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Since 1999, thousands of schools, libraries, literacy organizations and other community groups have taken part in the initiative.
Enjoy the stories, resources and activity ideas from popular posts from our website!
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Use TLE’s Storytime Collection of stories, exciting activities and unique ideas to help raise-a-reader! Reading has many positives and reading together as a family allows you to share those positive experiences. Reading is a fantastic way to make connections with members of your family. Use story themes and messages to develop learning experiences through discovery and play! Taking the time to read together as a family will allow you time to connect and spend time together. Have fun!
 EVERYBODY |  I AM PEACE |
 THE SMART COOKIE |  AARON SLATER, ILLUSTRATOR |
 TERRIFIC! |  BE YOU! |
 IN MY HEART |  IF ALL THE ANIMALS |
 LOUISE LOVES ART |
Welcome to TLE’s Storytime featured story I AM PEACE by Susan Verde with art by Peter H. Reynolds
Mindfulness means being fully in the present moment. Children can learn how to manage their emotions, make good choices, and balance their busy lives by learning to be mindful, express emotions through speech, find empathy through imagination, and wonder at the beauty of the natural world.
~ by Susan Verde with art by Peter H. Reynolds
Easy Paper Craft
Coloring is an excellent way to practice mindfulness and focus for all ages, but especially for younger kids. It takes something they already do and introduces ways to be more aware of their emotions.
Materials needed
Craft Idea:
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Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes brain development and imagination, develops language and emotions, and strengthens relationships.
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Recipes & Healthy Eating
Cooking can help young kids learn and practice some basic math concepts and build language skills.
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Family Fun: Craft and Activity Ideas
Play promotes healthy development and critical thinking skills. It reinforces memory, helps children understand cause and effect.
Family Yoga: Easy Yoga for Kids
Yoga can enhance your child’s strength, coordination and flexibility, while encouraging body awareness and self-esteem. It can reduce your child’s anxiety and stress and promote a sense of calmness.
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Songs and Music
Early music exposure helps children learn by promoting language, creativity, coordination, social interaction, self-esteem
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Vocabulary
Vocabulary helps children to think and learn about the world. Expanding a child’s knowledge of words provides unlimited access to new information.
FUN Facts
Young children learn best when information is presented in a playful, engaging manner. Here is some information about Mindfulness.
Welcome to TLE’s Storytime featured story Aaron Slater, Illustrator by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts
Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it comes to reading, the letters just look like squiggles to him, and it soon becomes clear he struggles more than his peers. When his teacher asks each child in the class to write a story, Aaron can’t get a single word down. He is sure his dream of being a storyteller is out of reach . . . until inspiration strikes, and Aaron finds a way to spin a tale in a way that is uniquely his.
~ by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts
Easy Paper Craft
Coloring is an excellent way to practice mindfulness and focus for all ages, but especially for younger kids. It takes something they already do and introduces ways to be more aware of their emotions.
Materials needed
Craft Idea:
More Stories
Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes brain development and imagination, develops language and emotions, and strengthens relationships.
Recipes & Healthy Eating
Cooking can help young kids learn and practice some basic math concepts and build language skills.
Family Fun: Craft and Activity Ideas
Play promotes healthy development and critical thinking skills. It reinforces memory, helps children understand cause and effect.
| Paint Splat Art Activity for Kids | Thrill Your Kids with Colorful Squirt Gun Painting | Educational Activities for Aaron Slater, Illustrator |
Songs and Music
Early music exposure helps children learn by promoting language, creativity, coordination, social interaction, self-esteem
| 7 Songs to Sing With Your Kids to Encourage Creativity | Imagination The Singing Lizard | Reading Song | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs |
Vocabulary
Vocabulary helps children to think and learn about the world. Expanding a child’s knowledge of words provides unlimited access to new information.
Information & FUN Facts
Young children learn best when information is presented in a playful, engaging manner. Here is some information about reading.
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Understanding Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disability in reading. People with dyslexia have trouble reading at a good pace and without mistakes. They may also have a hard time with reading comprehension, spelling, and writing. People with dyslexia don’t outgrow it. But there are teaching approaches and strategies that can help improve reading skills and manage challenges.
Welcome to TLE’s Storytime feature story The Smart Cookie from the team of Jory John and Pete Oswald
This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?
~ from the team of Jory John and Pete Oswald
Easy Paper Crafts
Here is an easy paper craft activity to do after reading the book The Smart Cookie.
Materials needed
Ideas:
Bring your favourite cookie to life! Draw a picture of your favourite cookie doing something you enjoy doing. It could be doing a sport, playing an instrument, playing with friends…anything you like to do!
Easy Paper Fortune Cookies Tutorial
More Stories
Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes brain development and imagination, develops language and emotions, and strengthens relationships.
Recipes
Cooking can help young kids learn and practice some basic math concepts and build language skills.
| Sprinkle Cookies | 10 of Our Favorite Cookies for Baking with Kids | Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cookie Monster! |
Family Fun: Craft and Activity Ideas
Play promotes healthy development and critical thinking skills. It reinforces memory, helps children understand cause and effect.
| Art Activities to Build Self-esteem in Kids | How to Make Pretend Cookies | Scrapbooking Paper Cookies |
| Felt Cookies Baking Set | ||
Songs and Music
Early music exposure helps children learn by promoting language, creativity, coordination, social interaction, self-esteem
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