Although I was once a Sesame Street aficionado, I lost touch with the show right about the time my younger brother started kindergarten. It’s a shame really because that’s when Mo Willems started script writing and animating for the popular television show. Honestly, since I have read Willems’ work, I am tempted to go back …
Most Yukoners know me as the gal who makes a lot of noise dropping heavy stuff in the gym. Only a handful of people know that one of my other passions is early childhood literacy. Before kids even say their first word, they are developing the skills necessary to speak and read. That’s why it …
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a Christmas classic TV special and one of the most played tunes during the festive season. If you are reading this article now, I am assuming you are no longer wet behind the ears and that you have been exposed to several songs with lyrics that sound like one thing …
“If I had one wish that I could wish this holiday season, it would be that all the children of the world join hands and sing together in the spirit of harmony and peace.” “If I had two wishes I could make this holiday season, the first would be for all the children of the …
If you’ve worked with young children for close to three decades like MaryAnn Annable-Roots has, you’ve seen a lot of tears, laughter and runny noses. You’ve also seen your fair share of fads. Decades ago, children were enamoured with Star Wars figurines. In my day, He-Man and She-Ra were the rage, then Pokemon blew that …
