The Story of Santa
It is definitely the season of Santa Claus, who has been celebrated for centuries. He has been depicted throughout history and folklore...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Nov 1
Celebrating Together
This time of year is full of gatherings and celebrations that represent traditions, customs and cultural richness. It is the perfect time...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Aug 27
Back-to-School Books
The first day of school is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for parents and kids. Books can be a great tool to help get the...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Jan 10
Why Are Stories Important?
All this year, through the Kindness Kangaroo Project, we will be talking about stories and why they are an important part of our lives....
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Author Sandra Wilson
Dec 13, 2023
Thank you for helping us pick a winner!
Each month one book was chosen from our Storytime Sessions as the favourite and it entered the nomination round. Now, one winner has been...
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Author Sandra Wilson
May 5, 2023
Adventures with my White Cane
When I was a teenager a friend of my Dad's stayed with us for a few months. Cliff had been blind since he was a child and since meeting...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Nov 14, 2022
The Good and the Bad Thing about Competition
Competition is something everyone faces in life. But should we be creating a world filled with competition, encouraging children to outdo...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Aug 23, 2022
Why do we like scary stories?
At the age of 4, my grandchildren started asking for scary stories to hear. I remember having an interest in scary stories as a child too...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Apr 22, 2022
If I Ran the School
I think about the Dr. Seuss book If I Ran the Zoo when a child decides what they would do if they were in charge and I wonder what would...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Apr 5, 2022
Inspiring Creativity and allowing it to be free
Imagination is a wonderful way we can learn, grow, and create. We live in a world full of inspiration and which offers a great...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Feb 15, 2022
Step back for a better look
Do you sometimes feel stuck in a situation? I often find myself in the middle of chaos and I can't seem to find a way out. But, thanks to...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Jan 8, 2022
Can it Wait Until Tomorrow?
Do you find yourself putting off tasks that should be done today? Procrastination can develop from lack of interest, lack of motivation,...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Nov 21, 2021
The Joy of Dinosaurs
Have you ever met a child obsessed with dinosaurs? These kids will often have many toys and books geared to dinosaurs and can probably...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Oct 21, 2021
Why Poetry Matters
Do you like to read poetry, or maybe write it? When I was a teenager I found that poetry helped me deal with my emotions and angst. If...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Oct 1, 2021
Reality Check
How many children believe that polar bears and penguins live together? When we are providing children with information, even if it is in...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Sep 21, 2021
Building a foundation
What did you want to be when you grew up? I remember when people scoffed at my brother when he said he wanted to be a garbage man. It...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Sep 8, 2021
Being a Good Sport
In a graphic I recently saw it lists being a good sport as one of the social skills kids need. This can be a difficult concept in a world...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Aug 31, 2021
Playing Dress-Up
As a child I loved Halloween because then I got to dress up in costume. As I got older I realized dress-up didn't have to be just for...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Aug 24, 2021
Feeling Empty
When one of my young friends experienced the death of his pet he asked me if I had a book that could help him understand the emotions he...
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Author Sandra Wilson
Aug 10, 2021
Enjoying the moment
Are you always looking ahead, planning for the next milestone, the next raise, the next event? We seem to live in a world where we are...
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