childrens classics

Goodbye House: A Story About Moving

Rita Wirtz · posted on July 10, 2017Uncategorizedbalance, Change, change process, childrens classics, Moving1 Comment · 6237 Views

So go figure. I find everything else but the missing socks. Where do those socks go, anyway? Now that I finally tossed the odd ones, will the mates turn up? I’ve never been so organized as since I moved into this tiny (to me) house, used to bigger spaces and maybe grander places. But for […]

Morgan Sleeps Over! 7 Lessons I Learned

Rita Wirtz · posted on April 9, 2017Uncategorizedaha moments, childrens classics, dramatic play, early learning, familyLeave a comment · 5464 Views

Do you remember the first time you had a sleep-over? Along with that first loose tooth, this is one great big rite of passage. Lately I find myself spending more time listening to the ever-present Eugene rain, Soundscapes and relaxation music. If I look at social media I get fixated on mindless, fun stuff or […]

Data-Driven Read Alouds: What’s The Rush?

Rita Wirtz · posted on October 11, 2015Uncategorizedchildrens classics, Data driven read alouds, developmentally appropriate practice, family reading, recreational readingLeave a comment · 5609 Views

Childhood is a precious time. What’s the rush? Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy reading with your kids for sheer pleasure and enjoyment! During rainy and cold weather, children read in homemade forts, on blankets, at the library, bedtime and hopefully with the family before or after dinner. Reading is such a blessing to […]