Each month Safe to Learn will feature a book that inspires the imagination
and challenges readers to discover more about the world.
and challenges readers to discover more about the world.
Jan Brett's "My All About Letter"
Writing & Illustrating "The Mitten" Book Idea P-1 | Getting Started P-2 | Why Borders & Characters P-3 Artist Needs to Know P-4 | About Drawing P-5 | All About Questions P-6 Jan Brett's Web Site Resources Jan Brett's Web Site Home Page Coloring Pages | The Mitten Coloring Mural | Murals Activities | Videos (How to draw) Jan Brett's Blog | Computer Games Printable Games |
The Mitten
Adapted and Illustrated by Jan Brett Once again Jan Brett has created a dramatic and beautiful picture book in her distinctive style. She brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition, from which the story comes. Buy the Book
"A child is born full of curiosity.
For a child, a book is a very personal thing. There is kind of communication with books that doesn't take place any other way.” ~ Jan Brett |
Safe to Learn - Safety Suggestion for Teachers
"Innovative School Lockdown Solution for Young Children" by Ken Glantz, CHPP, CPP
Glantz's article outlines how Teacher Sheir Loy brings safety to her students by reading them "The Mitten".
"Innovative School Lockdown Solution for Young Children" by Ken Glantz, CHPP, CPP
Glantz's article outlines how Teacher Sheir Loy brings safety to her students by reading them "The Mitten".