All I have to say is WOW WOW WOW!!! I think I’m in love! I am a huge fan of picture books for children. So when I came across this website, I was hooked. No one could bother me. Eric Carle really took this into a whole different level.
I was able to see the virtual visit of the museum and it is a very good size. I love the art it offers but I especially love how there are Art classes for children. I love how they work individually with children. The art they have resemble the art of Eric Carle, which is really neat. I really like the idea of not just focusing on one author or illustrator. He brought many together and that is where were see his work along with Mo Willems who is also another one of my favorites. Keep in mind that I am writing my experience with this wonderful website while I am browsing it.
It also offers recommended book lists by Eric Carle under the Resources tab. I like this tab because sometimes we always want book recommendations to know whats new or what is something different to read to our students. I think it is very important that read alouds are done at all levels. Just because your in middle school or high school, doesn't mean reading aloud can't be done. I say no excuses! Some of the different links it has under the recommended books are:
· Recommended Books-Shows Twelve of their favorite picture books
· Suggestions for sharing picture books with young children
· Picture Books of Distinction Series
Also listed are activities that can be done with your students. The only downfall to this is you are able to see the pictures of how the activity is done but the actual text that shows step by step is blurred out. I am guessing you have to be a member to look at it, which means you need to pay the membership fee of $45.00 as an individual and $35 as a teacher. I am very much so thinking about joining.
What I find interesting is it has a list of links that are useful for all. I don’t see much online activity where you can interact unless I am missing something. I do like the museum but I wish his site was more friendly as in including games, lesson plans, and letting us see the step by step to these activities. I also noticed that everything you truly want to see to it’s fullest, needs to be purchased. I am not a fan of that. I will be adding it to my delicious account but hope they make some updates and add-ons.
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