Monday, March 18, 2013

Enriching Mathematics Learning . . .

Children learn by looking, listening and touching. 
A good picture book touches all three. - Virginia W. Pilegard

I explain a bit about the books I write in this video from the February, 2013, AAUW Author's Day at the Madera County Library.

AAUW Author's Day at the Madera County Library. http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=bBwYWeQD2ME&feature=endscreen

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

TOOTH FAIRY IN A JAR?


My latest mathematical adventure manuscript stars a young tooth fairy learning to count change.  I'm having a grand time reviewing sketches from four very different artists. No wonder this post on Facebook caught my fancy.  Savor with me the magic and wonder of pretending. 


 
FAIRIES IN A JAR  
(click on the link above, then click arrow top right to open directions)



Photo: How To Make Fairies In A Jar This is something everyone will love! Just imagine the look on your childs face when they see this. FAIRIES IN A JAR DIRECTIONS: 1. Cut a glow stick and shake the contents into a jar. 2. Add diamond glitter 3. Seal the top 4. Shake hard This is something they will never forget so its worth a little work on this one. "Share" it with your friends who have family and friends.
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