I taught elementary school for 29 years, spending most of those years teaching "reading." When I went back to school for my master's degree, I chose to be a Reading Specialist. I loved this study more than all my undergraduate courses combined! In fact, I specifically remember one of my favorite professors walking into class with a red wagon loaded with children's books. We all squealed with delight and couldn't wait to see all the treasures she brought to share.
Fast forward a few years, my husband and I had two children of our own. I was determined to read each day to my little ones to foster a love of reading in their little hearts as well.
Enter: Dr. Seuss.
I personally grew up with his books
and
wanted my children to have those same experiences.
I'll bet you can guess what today's table features...
yep, books!
More specifically children's books,
both loved and treasured!
Welcome to this week's table...
it's all about memories
and
a new school year!
Dr. Seuss was unconventional for his time...
...and didn't really follow the rules.
In fact, he thought children needed more interesting "primers" to help with beginning reading.
He took a look at the basic word lists and scoffed.
Instead of using that list,
he looked for the first two words that rhymed (in that boring list)
and the rest as they say, is history!
CAT...HAT
When I was a child,
my mother had the "Beginner Books" for me
and
I remember reading and reading and rereading them.
In fact, I still remember not to feed my fish too much!
And this book holds very special memories...
...my boys loved all things cars.
This book, by P.D. Eastman ~ that also came in the Beginning Books,
was the first book they both actually "read."
It was a proud moment for us all!
I've been retired for a few years now,
but my internal clock still runs on the "school calendar."
So this post is dedicated to all my fellow educators,
Have a GREAT School Year!
And more importantly,
this post is dedicated to my two sons...
I'm so very proud of you both!
Be sure to drop by for loads of inspiration!
For a fun Dr. Seuss site, click here.
P.D. Eastman was a great children's author and illustrator as well. In fact, some of his illustrations look vaguely familiar, this one in particular (from Fish Out of Water.)
It looks just like an animated P.D. Eastman!
For P.D. Eastman's site, click here.
If you have little ones, I'd bet they'd enjoy these titles too!
Until next time,
Sharlotte
