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From Sliding Glass Doors to Playgrounds: Picture Books That Call Kids Outside

From Sliding Glass Doors to Playgrounds: Picture Books That Call Kids Outside By: Cora Astin In 1990 Dr. Rudine Bishop, OSU prof. of education, wrote that books are often viewed as a mirror, window, or sliding glass doors. Since then, her statement has resonated throughout the education and library communities, prompting ongoing conversations and encouraging …

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Cuéntame Cuentos con JUGAR

Por: Vanessa Sandoval ¡Hola! Soy Vanessa. El año pasado fue mi primera vez formando parte del comité Spanish CLEL Bell, y fue una experiencia verdaderamente increíble. No solo fue un honor participar, sino que también me inspiró a aportar nueva creatividad a mi propio programa de Hora de Cuentos en español. Presento mi Cuéntame Cuentos …

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Bilingual Storytime with PLAY

By: Vanessa Sandoval Last year was my first time being part the Spanish CLEL Bell committee, and it was truly an incredible experience. Not only was it an honor to participate, but it also inspired me to bring fresh creativity into my own Spanish Storytimes. I have my weekly Cuéntame Cuentos Spanish Storytime for Westminster …

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