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Not (just) a book...

2/17/2014

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These Antoinette Portis are a cute read and have inspired many a teacher to incorporate literature, art, drama, and even music within their children's programs. These books ask the reader to imagine how a simple object (such as a cardboard box or a twig) can be transformed through their imagination.
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For example.. a stick is transformed into a fishing pole!
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Or.. the weights to be lifted in the competition for a gold medal!

After reading the book, children can then try their
own hand at 'transforming' the simple to the sublime.



Here's a few examples of taking these story one step further...
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Raffi Rocks…

8/9/2009

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           Summer car trips mean two things for this family:
                   1) Books on Tape            2) Raffi

     For those of you who have not enjoyed the magic of Raffi, I’ve embedded one of our favorite songs here. ‘Bananaphone’ (like so many other Raffi classics) keep the young and old entertained and tapping their toes to the beat. Check out music, videos and even Raffi books at your local library.

          We’ve been singing along for seven years
                    and have yet to get tired of him.


banana phone. - Raffi
Some other favorite Raffi classics:
Baby Beluga
Rise and Shine
Mr. Sun
Cowlit Night
C-A-N-A-D-A
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