The story follows Donna, a little girl fond of princess dresses, who is visited by her angel friend Timmy during her times of illness. Timmy introduces her to the wonders of Heaven, including a beautiful new dress. Faced with a heartfelt decision, Donna must choose between remaining on Earth or embracing the allure of Heaven. This touching narrative explores themes of friendship, choice, and the innocence of childhood.
Magic Heart offers a heartfelt exploration of overcoming anxieties and embracing new experiences, particularly the challenges of starting school. Through a comforting narrative, it emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and resilience, providing reassurance akin to a mother's embrace. The story encourages young readers to face their fears with courage and highlights the transformative power of love and support.
Children love to pretend, and dramatic play is the perfect environment for children to practice and apply literacy concepts. Whether they decide to be firefighters, to open a pet store, or to have a tea party, children will increase their vocabulary, communicate with their peers, and learn to recognize environmental print—all important skills for prereaders. Literacy Play is chock-full of creative dramatic play activities that teach important pre-reading skills while bringing children’s imaginations to life!Amy Cox has been a supervising teacher in the Melba S. Lehner Children’s School at Weber State University for the past nine years.Sherrie West is a mentor teacher for Head Start at the Ogden Area Community Action Agency.
Focusing on hands-on learning, this book offers over 70 innovative sand and water table activities aimed at children aged three to six. By utilizing engaging materials such as aquarium rocks, bird seed, and mud, it promotes independent thinking and problem-solving skills. These playful experiences not only foster creativity but also help children manage stress and immerse themselves in enjoyable activities.