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I love books that inspire preschoolers to use their imaginations, creativity, and whatever basics "tools" are at their disposal (paper, blocks, etc.) to expand upon the ideas introduced therein. Ellen Stoll Walsh's "Mouse Shapes" (2007), the third book in her simple but clever little series, is a wonderful example of this. Illustrated with paper shapes similar to the manipulatives used in early childhood classrooms everywhere, the story of Fred, Viola, and Martin mouse and how they elude a cat by hiding in a pile of these shapes is almost secondary to the fun they have afterwards creating pictures of their own out of them. Kids will be inspired to try their hand at emulating this amusing artistic game, learning about early geometry in the process. ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutsclassickidlit #mouseshapes #ellenstollwalsh #preschoolmath #earlymath #earlymathskills #mathskills #shapes #learningshapes #learningmath #lessonplans #teachersfollowteachers #prekmath #lessonplans #prekteacher #kindergartenmath #manipulatives #bookishplay #prekinder #homeschoolpreschool #mathmanipulatives https://www.instagram.com/p/B9AlzfKnR1O/?igshid=1wh63yxzx1v2f

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Getting creative with kids can often be an elaborate enterprise when parents really get going. Which is awesome. But also, sometimes simplicity has its own appeal. One of the books that has been loved by as many toddlers as I can recall is Ellen Stoll Walsh's "Mouse Paint" (1989). A simple tale of three white mice exploring primary colours and their combinations, it still manages to be playful and entertaining while kids learn. A great one for your littlest readers! ⚫ This week, the Read With River Book Club is exploring creativity! Join in with the hashtag #ReadWithRiver_create. Love discovering the best picture books? Check out the rest of the club, @inclusivestorytime @sharing.the.shelf @noodlenuts_classics @_mybookaddiction_ @houstonlibraryfinds @bodkinandroo @thetinyactivists @littledailylibrarian @toddlers.who.read @talesofkids @ivyslibrary @bookoholicmom @astoryaday ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutsclassickidlit #noodlenutskidsbooks #bookstagraminthe6ix #mousepaint #ellenstollwalsh #ellenwalsh #hmhbooksforyoungreaders #creativity #art #bookclub #preschool #preschoolteacher #preschoolers #preschoolhomeschool #homeschoolkindergarten #homeschoolmoms #learnathome #primarycolors #learningcolors #learningcolours #redblueyellow #earlyconcepts #vintagekidsbooks #childhoodfavorite #invitationtoexplore #kindergartenliteracy #readingwithtoddlers #readtobabies #readtoyourtoddler https://www.instagram.com/p/B22Pa9bHem_/?igshid=st6mq5aka05p