Poetry & Storytelling
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The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems - 74 classic poems
Read aloud and encourage children’s love of language! These 74 poems beautifully capture the music of Western poetry and, as a collection, reflect the full range of human experience. Indexed by title, author, first line. Learn More -
Poetry Speaks to Children - 10th. Anniversary Edition of this
New York Times Best Selling Book & CDWeighted toward subjects of interest to children, these 95 strongly visual poems by 75 poets are illustrated to tickle children’s fancies! 50 of the poems are read aloud on the CD, many by the poet. Inspiring! Hardcover, 104 pages. CD, 58 selections. Learn More -
Early Story Starters In a Jar - Promps for play & discovery from Free Spirit Publishing
“I know of a secret door that leads to…” “If I were a bird, I would…” These are two examples of the 101 cards in this set designed to start children on the path to story telling and creative writing. Learn More -
Forget-Me-Nots - Poems to Learn by Heart
Filled with humor, sweetness, and wonder, many of the poems come from classic authors, such as Emily Dickinson and Rudyard Kipling, and many are by contemporary poets. 120 poems. Hardcover, 144 pages. Learn More -
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening - A Wintery Classic by Robert Frost
Robert Frost's beloved poem begs to be read again and again, and it may become the first iconic American poem your child learns by heart. Hardcover, 32 pages. Learn More -
The Deep Well of Time - The Transformative Power of Storytelling in the Classroom from Parent Child Press
Written by master Montessori storyteller Michael Dorer, this comprehensive book includes 40 complete stories and journeys from the basics of storytelling to how to create your own stories. Matched to Montessori curriculum. Paperback, 356 pages. Learn More -
Tell-A-Tale Barnyard Edition - The Cooperative Story-Telling Game
Let imaginations soar while promoting creativity and language skills. Simply roll the dice and use the wooden props to tell a story that continues from one player to the next. Includes dice, base, double-sided backdrop, and 21 prop/character pieces. For 1-4 players. Learn More -
First Words Magnetic Poetry - Poetry and language activity with guide
Watch a child's love for language emerge and blossom with this open-ended, hands-on language activity. Includes 140 large-scale magnet tiles (¾" high, various lengths) and a 16-page activity booklet. Learn More -
Photo Rhymes Cards - 40 picture cards for language development
Vibrant photos illustrate different 20 rhyming sounds (4 cards for each) in this fun set. Learning about rhyming helps promote phonetic awareness of letter sounds. 40 double-sided cards (6" x 5½") are packaged in a reusable metal storage box. Activity guide included. Learn More -
Ubiquitous - Celebrating Nature's Survivors
Fan the flames of inspiration! Children will love these profiles of 14 contemporary living things with ancient origins, and how they used adaptation to survive. Playful, engaging conversational style. Works with the Timeline of Life. Hardcover, 36 pages. Learn More -
Our Big Home - An Earth Poem
Young children usually think of their home as the structure in which they live. This award-winning Earth science book in verse presents a more cosmic vision — home is the entire planet Earth. Vibrant illustrations. Paperback, 26 pages. Learn More -
Little Box of Peace - Word magnets from Magnetic Poetry
A tiny tin of 72 poetry word magnets with words like harmony, voice, and serenity.2½" x 2" tin; ⅜" tiles of varying lengths. Ages 5+. Learn More -
Life Cycle Stacking Blocks - From Golden Gates Parks Conservancy
Nesting, stacking, sequencing, counting, rhyming, and life cycles... Ten sturdy blocks offer a range of activities that span many ages. Laminated paperboard boxes stand 34" high stacked in a tower. Cubes: 1" to 5⅜". Learn More
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