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#10 — Tools For Learning — Active Listening

Pelican Family Series Tools For Learning Active Listening

Opportunity! What can we do to help our children acquire the tools they will need for learning?

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#9 — Why Write A Children’s Book?

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How did you get started writing children’s books? And, Why did you decide to write about pelicans? My answer to the first question most people seem to understand right away…

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#7 — Bring Color To Your Child’s World

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You can tell from looking at our book covers that we love color. Along with giving books this time of year (or any time for that matter), art supplies are always a winner, and this website seemed to have all kinds of great ideas.

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#4 — Who Passed The Joy of Learning To You?

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“Children are made readers in the laps of their parents,” said Emilie Buchwald and I definitely believe it. My mother read to me, my mother loved reading, and loved words, and loved the excitement of new ideas that were opened up to us in books.

PelicanFamily November 18, 2014January 27, 2016 Child Development, Education, Reading Read more

#3 — How do I Help My Child Learn to Read Better?

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As a teacher, parents would ask me, “How do I help my child learn to read, or learn to read better?” I had a simple, yet important answer, and it didn’t involve some expensive material or tutoring.

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#2 — Parent Resource — First 5

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I loved the video I have been seeing on TV by First Five California so much I wanted to share it with you.

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#1 — It’s All About Choices

Pelican Family Series Children's Picture Books blog post on choices Boy Reading In Library

“The more you read, the more you know.
The more you know, the smarter you grow.
The smarter you grow, the stronger your voice,
In speaking your mind and making your choice.”

PelicanFamily November 4, 2014December 23, 2015 Child Development, Education, Reading Read more
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  • The Pelican Family Counting Book

    The Pelican Family Counting Book

    Build your child's basic number skills while rhyming words help their beginning sounds too! Perfect for ages 0 - 4 …Read More »
  • It’s Sandcastle Building Day!

    It’s Sandcastle Building Day!

    Journey along with a family's fun-filled trip to the beach for a special sandcastle building day.Read More »
  • Telly’s Story

    Telly’s Story

    A positive story to teach friendship and acceptance of differences. Best for early learners - Ages 0 - 4 …Read More »
  • Kelly and the Scarf

    Kelly and the Scarf

    A story to help introduce your child to the ideas of empathy and giving. Ages 3 - 6. …Read More »
  • Stelly and the Sticky, Gooey Taffy

    Stelly and the Sticky, Gooey Taffy

    A quirky adventure exploring responsibility for our actions. Great for ages 3 - 6. eBook Version Click Here - …Read More »
  • Delly and the Beach Town Healthy Alphabet Challenge

    Delly and the Beach Town Healthy Alphabet Challenge

    Teach your child about healthy eating! A fun read for children ages 5 - 9. eBook Version Click Here …Read More »

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