Posted by: wpbkids on: October 5, 2009
It’s that special time of the year again, to celebrate the joy of reading with Jumpstart’s Read for the Record! Jumpstart is an organization that understands the importanc e of volunteerism to change the lives of preschool children. In 2006 Jumpstart created an international campaign to bring preschool children and their caregivers together to read [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: September 8, 2009
HORRAY, Mo Willems is “vidsiting” the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace!!!
A while back, my sister librarian, Jeanne, signed up our library to be one of the 200 organizations that Mo Willems will visit (vidsit) by video.
On September 3rd we received that email we were impatiently waiting for: “Congratulations! Your school or library has been [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: May 4, 2009
Times have changed from when I was in Pre-school. Granted, I don’t remember much, but what I do remember, is not learning any languages at school. Today in pre-schools, they are doing much more than playing and traditional learning; they are learning different languages and also experiencing languages on television.
My nephew is 5 and already [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: April 13, 2009
A few Saturdays ago, I went to a workshop that featured Denise Fleming, children’s author and illustrator,presented by The Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition. Mrs. Fleming, along with her husband, illustrated great ways to combine arts and crafts with reading. She brought with her examples of props to make reading aloud more interactive and fun. Her passion [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: April 6, 2009
April is National Poetry Month and also a wonderful time to motivate someone you know to be outspoken through their artistic talent, like poetry. I remember when I first started writing poetry…
It was the late 90’s in early March and I was very excited about this new house my mother and I moved into. But, for [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: January 5, 2009
Joining the reading clan of Taylor and Max, is Minnie. Minnie is a Shih Tzu from way up north. She has been reading with children 4-ever and once she moved to Florida, she couldn’t wait to find a place to volunteer. We are so happy that Minnie chose us…she is here to be read to, BY [...]
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Posted by: wpbkids on: December 8, 2008
Polar Express 2008 is only 4 days away!!!!
Be sure to join the fun with a ride on the Polar Express to the North Pole. Come meet Santa and his elves…Oh, and don’t forget the reindeer games.
It’s all going on at the West Palm Beach Public Library on December 12th at 5:30 PM.
The night before Polar [...]
Posted by: wpbkids on: November 29, 2008
December 9 is Literacy Day at the Gardens. The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden will collaborate with the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition to bring you story-times and the opportunity to travel through the Garden to meet your favorite children’s characters along the way. You will get to see one of a kind illustrations of your favorite classic and contemporary children’s books in [...]
Posted by: wpbkids on: July 17, 2008
Like many of you, I moved to Florida from a less tropical location. Less than a year ago I moved from my home in Michigan to come and work here at the world’s nicest library! I always knew that I wanted to work with children and families in promoting literacy. After graduating from library school [...]
Posted by: wpbkids on: July 17, 2008
Miss Jeanne
Astrologic Sign: Pisces
Education: MLS- 2005
Martial Status: Married to Bob 29 years!!!! WOW!
Children: 2 sons, Christian age 20, Zach age 18
Favorite New Toddler Book: New Socks by Bob Shea
Favorite Children’s Book: I love you the Purplest by Barbara Joose
Check out other favorite toddler & preschool books: http://www.wpbpl.com/kids/stories_more.htm
Hi,
I’m Miss Jeanne @ [...]
