Posted by Unknown | 4:38 AM

The Children's Literature Assembly (CLA) of the National Council of Teachers of English ( NCTE ) in the USA exists to promote the centr...

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Posted by Unknown | 4:02 AM

Note: Sorry for the sporadic posts as of late, I've been in the process of moving and have had limited time for reminiscing. Fresh mater...

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Posted by Unknown | 1:28 AM

I'm not too keen on the invention of new forms of 'literacy', because it always seems to devalue or break down the significance ...

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Posted by Unknown | 4:02 AM

Ah, parachute day. Whether you were a budding star elementary athlete or one of the designated indoor kids, the parachute was a universally ...

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Posted by Unknown | 4:02 AM

If you ever want to truly terrify your child and ensure they lose at least a week or two of sleep, I advise buying them a copy of Alvin Schw...

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Posted by Unknown | 6:10 AM

From the Archives - I wrote a post on this topic about a year ago, this is a revised version I’ve written before on the importance of readi...

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Posted by Unknown | 4:02 AM

When you’re one of the big names in kid and infant toys, it’s pretty much up to you to make whatever products you please. A parking garage? ...

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Posted by Unknown | 4:02 AM

Welcome to the final installment of 80s and 90s Kids’ Arts and Crafts. For parts I and II, check here and here. Thanks again to everyone f...

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