Tag Archives: Eric Carle

Remembering Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert, With Love

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ~ Maya Angelou It is a while since I’ve written a blog post. I apologize. The truth is, that … Continue reading

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From Paper Scraps to Lesson Plans: How a Caterpillar turns into a Butterfly

“Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.” ~ Stanley Horowitz Ideas for developing an arts-based lesson plan can emerge in unexpected ways.  I love to be surprised when I … Continue reading

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