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Five in a Row #1-4
Before Five in a Row: A Treasury of Creative Ideas to Inspire Learning Readiness
A treasury of creative ideas to inspire learning readiness Ages 2-4.Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?, by N. W. Carlstrom Yellow Ball, by Molly Bang My Blue Boat, by Chris L. Demarest The Little Rabbit, by Judy Dunn Ask Mr. Bear, by Marjorie Flack Blueberries for Sal, by Robert McCloskey Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown The Big Green Pocketbook, by Candice Ransom The Runaway Bunny, by Margaret Wise Brown The ABC Bunny, by Wanda Gag If Jesus Came to My House, by Joan Gale Thomas Caps for Sale, by Esphyr Slobodkina The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Krauss The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats The Quiet Way Home, by Bonny Becker Play With Me, by Marie Hall Ets Prayer for a Child, by Rachel Field I Am an Artist, by Pat L. Collins Angus Lost, by Marjorie Flack Katy No-Pocket, by Emmy Payne We're Going On a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen The Red Carpet, by Rex Parkin Corduroy, by Don Freeman Jenny's Surprise Summer, by Eugenie
149 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1997
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July 26, 2013
This book includes a great list of books and a multitude of activities for the 2-4 year-old range to further explore the stories. There is also a section of general activities to help this age group explore their world and develop their skills. My daughter is really enjoying the stories and the chance to do more with them, and it's helping me to be more focused and organized in preparing for her learning/playing. I highly recommend subscribing to the blog on the Before Five in a Row website in order to get free access to the "Fold and Learn" packets that accompany some of the stories. It won't overwhelm your inbox at all -- I've been subscribed for months and haven't gotten any e-mails -- and the additional hands-on activities are a lot of fun.
Some drawbacks: while the book list is fantastic, it is in need of updating. Some of the books are out of print. Of those, some are still widely available in libraries or for sale as used books, but others have proven impossible for me to find, except for $70-$80 copies! Most of the stories have a wide variety of activities accompanying them, but a few primarily have activities of one type or geared toward one "subject." The Little Rabbit, for example, has mostly Science suggestions, and more discussion ideas than activity ideas.
Some drawbacks: while the book list is fantastic, it is in need of updating. Some of the books are out of print. Of those, some are still widely available in libraries or for sale as used books, but others have proven impossible for me to find, except for $70-$80 copies! Most of the stories have a wide variety of activities accompanying them, but a few primarily have activities of one type or geared toward one "subject." The Little Rabbit, for example, has mostly Science suggestions, and more discussion ideas than activity ideas.
January 10, 2018
I skimmed this and added a bunch of books to my to-read list based off its recommendations. Some great ideas about using the books you read together with your toddler as a jumping-off point for teaching about the world around us, and learnig new concepts in order to be ready for kindergarten.
June 28, 2007
This is a good guide, especially for parents who want to home-school in the future. This book is aimed at helping the parents of 2-4 year olds find some nice books to read together
and suggests activities and games that make the book the central theme or the basis of the ideas you explore together as a family. Most of the books suggested were great and my son and I enjoyed them together, but the activities were aimed at someone more thoughtful at laying out a "curriculum" for my 3 year old than I was- ideally the mom who's child attends preschool part-time so you have a break and the mental space to properly plan what you want to do. This is a good resource and possible curriculum.
and suggests activities and games that make the book the central theme or the basis of the ideas you explore together as a family. Most of the books suggested were great and my son and I enjoyed them together, but the activities were aimed at someone more thoughtful at laying out a "curriculum" for my 3 year old than I was- ideally the mom who's child attends preschool part-time so you have a break and the mental space to properly plan what you want to do. This is a good resource and possible curriculum.
January 6, 2009
This book gives great recommendation of classic, well written children's books that I can read with my girls (age 2-4). It gives us fun ideas we can do and lessons we can apply throughout the week while reading these children's books. I went to our local library and checked a bunch of the books out and Mia and I had a great time. The author also gives a lot of great ideas to do with your children ages 2-4 to prepare and ready them for the learning that takes place in school.
April 30, 2016
This was a nice little book on picture books and corresponding activities, but it's just not for us at this stage right now. I often feel overwhelmed by life tasks and caring for children, that the thought of planning even the simplest a activities every day wears me out. I'm leaning towards the Waldorf philosophy that life is our curriculum right now. I simply try to let Cannon help me with anything and everything and those are our activities!
February 9, 2016
I love this book! It's a gentle way to ease children into learning. For my 2 year old, I like it because it's packed full of ideas for activities and good books to read together. Everything here will help him learn but lets a child learn through play rather than through formal academics. At that age, I think that's the best way to do it.
November 9, 2008
Great book that provides info. on fostering a love of reading in your child. Recommends great children's literature and activities for each book. Written from a Christian perspective, so Bible references are included.
June 15, 2009
This book is great. It gives creative tie-in activities in every subject you can imagine for several picture books. I can't wait to try some of the activities -- I picked up some of the picture books today!
February 9, 2011
This book gives a list of classic books for preschool aged children along with activities you can do with them for each book. I haven't made it through all the books with my son but we have read several of the books and they are books he really enjoyed reading.
June 12, 2011
This is one of my favorite resources for early childhood education. I still reference their reading lists when looking for a good book to read to the little ones. I love the concepts they teach and credit this program with my children's love of reading.
September 14, 2011
Really great home schooling resource! So glad my friend Jenny let me borrow it! I need to purchase my own copy but it's very hard to find and expensive! (like $30 bucks!)
December 29, 2011
Great book on how to make unit studies out of classic stories. A must for the homeschool mom :)
September 9, 2012
a great guide that uses children books to teach your preschooler.
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