Spiders! Arachnid Science!

G. Gibson Picture Book w/Extra Cartoon Fun!

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    I think this book is great for kids age 4-8. It's tame for those who get the hebbie-geebies from spiders. I wanted to introduce this book even if it's been out for awhile because it's good science. Since it's October 1st and 30 days until Halloween, I thought it would be well aligned with this months festivities.

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Mr. Spider at Your Service ready to give you a Boo!

     This is the little character that I've incorporated into the storyline for more fun and excitement for the little ones. Gail Gibson is very well known as a children's book writer. I have many of her books read aloud and she has many. I believe she's been writing for a long time for kids.

    Here is an extra spider story attached to the video, and yes Mrs. Small sings it for you, so you need to watch and listen for yourself on the video above.

   " Little Miss Muffet,

Sat on a tuffet,

Eating her curds and whey,

When along came a Spider,

And sat down beside her,

And scared Little Miss Muffet away..."

Jungle Animals -:- Picture Book Read Aloud -:- Age 2-5

Great Starter Animals Are Cool 2 Share

What animals are your favorite?

    Jungle animals are different from our domestic animals and this is a great introductory picture book for our youth on different types of them. It seems kids favorites are still the Tiger and in this read-aloud the cat likes to roar! Watch out he might get you!

        I'm happy that DK, the producer of this particular book, is also selling books for the very young.  Kids are attracted to animals at a very young age especially those in the wild. Young starters are very curious and want to witness what they don't see in their immediate environment unless, of course, you live close to a zoo. lol. The images are actual photos of the animals and are up close and personal. 

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Sharing stories encourages writing them down

Fins? Feathers? Fur?

Animal Science - Lesson Plan Building

Picture Book Read Aloud

Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians with Rhythmic Prose

    This is a great lesson plan read aloud on video on the topic of Animal Science. Ages 4-8.

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Bee's are Producers-:- Helping Hand

Great Natural Science Picture Book on Honey Bees! 

For Children of All Ages!

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    Synopsis: A soft-spoken, unique children's book read out loud, showing the eco-system and health of honeybees and how we need them in our food chain and to retain sustainability.

    Now that it is Spring and the honeybees are busy in our backyards, your students will
enjoy this gentle story of the honeybee and how valuable they are to our ecosystem here
on earth.

    This wonderful book explains the importance of honeybees to all of nature on the planet and
the science behind the pollination and survival chains of living animals. A great natural science video created for children of all ages. Please share with other teachers, students, and anyone you think might need a positive purposeful lift.

What Do You See? -:- One We All Know & Love! Includes Coloring🏳️‍🌈 Pages!

"Brown Bear, Brown Bear

What Do You See?" 

Free 🏳️‍🌈Coloring Pages! Below

By Martin, Jr.
Pictures by Eric Carle

Simplicity and Basic Shapes all come together to delight our children in this special picture book by Martin Jr, and Eric Carle. This is the 1983 printing published by Henry Holt and Company, Inc. The first printing was in 1967.

Color Pages Below

"The imperfect, child-like art is so perfect, it feels like some wise genius child artist (Eric Carle) let out his relatable inner-child for the rest of us to adore."  ISBN: 0-8050-0201-4

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    There are several printed versions of this picture book story, all slightly different images from the original 1967 book. I would have been a seven-year-old but I don't remember this book when I was a child growing up. I do however remember buying this for my children, way before I was considering having them. That is how much we think ahead, us mothers who know when something is a winner.

    The book has some really wonderful reviews and is classified as age-appropriate for the 6 month - 2 year age group. The simplicity of its title, the childlike art, the chanting ability add to its popularity. The vibrant colors grab the interest of toddlers. The sing-song rhythm and the use of repeated words build a musical texture easy to comprehend. The page-turning curiosity as to what the next animal will see creates a desire to know what these animals are up to. 
    
    What is not to love, especially when it also includes a 'Mommy' image subconsciously giving approval of the pages presented. The book is a winner as it brings together images of children of many ethnicities. The last page joins everyone into a universal recap of the whole book and what the animals see. It is a positive, rhythmic, and enjoyable effort, a brilliant work of art. I know in 2020 there are a number of repeat ideas of this same book, but something about the original product holds fast.

BIRD Science -:- Family Discovery - A Trip to Effie Yeaw Nature Center!

Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Charmichael, CA

Kids love animals and nature, and whether they know it or not they are learning about science here at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. 

Outside the center. Is that a rainbow? Oh, yah!

   Coming on a whim, I'm so glad I did. I was traveling to Charmichael, CA for a doctor's appointment and noticed on Google Maps a river and green open space very close to my location.  I decided to check out this hidden go-to place, hoping for an adventure.

  What I found coming in was a wide-open space, grass, trees, a massive park. There are many places to picnic, there is golf to play, there are many nature trails. There is a riverfront that attracts many to swim and play in the water and play on the shore. It's a giant park with animals everywhere. The first thing I saw driving in were about eight wild turkeys fielding for breakfast, grey squirrels abundant everywhere, gathering and burying acorns I witnessed a man photographing a wild coyote out in the open grass as well. Something you don't see every day. 

  I parked at the lot entrance reading "Effie Yeaw Center" and walked into a quaintly groomed, magical, little park with a polliwog pond and pathway entrance. It is designed for easy access for the handicap to enjoy peaceful nature. A roundabout information hull displayed at the right to peruse.
I couldn't resist sitting down at one of the many picnic tables provided.
https://www.Sacnaturecenter.net  -2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA 95608

    I wanted to take in the essence of the park as it encouraged me to walk back into time and be transformed into a simpler way of life. A dwelling, a thatched grass dome to the right pulled at my visual curiosity. On exhibit, three Nisenan/Maidu Native American Tulle homes, 9ft in diameter with open roof for the release of smoke in my assumption. Out in the front a large community rock, used for grinding acorns to feed the community. Such a different way of life for all to imagine. A wonderful comparison for open discussion for all.

    Further up the path a butterfly garden. I could only imagine what full bloom would look like, as it was currently offseason for flowers, but I did imagine the beauty and the many buzzing visitors that might partake in the gathering of pollen and nectar.  With the cooling shade of tall Oak Trees,

   Across the way, I spied the Effie Yeaw entrance and decided to go in. I was greeted with such a warm welcome, I felt very special. I asked a few questions and told them I was going to videotape and share on my Youtube Channel. They were happy to help.

   Then, unexpectedly, one of the Nature Center guides came out with a wild bird surprise! There on her arm was a Cooper's Hawk named Orion. She told me all about him and how the center provides for the animals if they are unable to cope in the wild.

" Orion"

Inside you will discover a wonderful place of natural science, raptors, many different types of animals and birds and habitats. And more on the Nisenan/Maidu Native Americans.

Administration and Portrait at Effie Yeaw

Come Visit! Cost is donation only!  

Come watch the Video on GoGo Kiddo's/ Daat!  (below)

Sing Song Ocean Delight You Might Like!

Over in the Ocean 

by Marianne Berkes

Illustrated by Jeanette Canyon

Youtube Read Aloud on Tumpsky and Mrs. Small channel!

    Found this lovely picture book over at the library! It sings to the song "Over in the Meadow," which most recognize if you've listened to children's songs here and there. The words match the song smoothly so it's easy to pick up very easily if you want to sing it, but it also reads just as well. I was amazed at the intricacies in the artwork, which is a type of play dough called Sculpy. The colors are marvelous, your children will enjoy it! Here is the video format read aloud. 
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