Early Learning
Top 25 Story Books for Kids Between 3-6 Years
Encourage a love for reading during the formative years with our curated list of the top 25 storybooks for kids aged 3-6. These books blend engaging stories, vibrant illustrations, and valuable life lessons to foster creativity, language development, and emotional growth. Perfect for bedtime routines or story time bonding, these timeless tales spark imagination and nurture young minds. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson - A charming rhyming story of a clever mouse outwitting predators in the woods, teaching problem-solving and courage. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak - An imaginative tale of a boy exploring a magical world, celebrating creativity and emotional growth. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson - A delightful rhyming story of teamwork, acceptance, and friendship, perfect for fostering cooperation. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle - A colorful journey of transformation that teaches counting, days of the week, and life cycles. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss - A fun exploration of trying new things, told in playful rhymes and repetition. The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt - Hilarious letters from crayons teach perspective-taking and problem-solving through vibrant illustrations. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown - A soothing bedtime classic that helps establish a calming nighttime routine. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney - A heartwarming tale of love between a parent and child, fostering emotional security. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin - A groovy adventure teaching resilience and the importance of staying positive. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. - A rhythmic book introducing colors, animals, and repetitive patterns for early learning. Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin - A quirky story about dragons and their love for tacos, sparking laughter and imaginative play. The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson - A poetic adventure showcasing friendship, exploration, and the beauty of nature. Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina - A timeless story of problem-solving, perseverance, and humor with playful monkeys. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst - A relatable tale about bad days, teaching kids resilience and perspective. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen - A rhythmic adventure encouraging movement, problem-solving, and bravery. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff - A circular tale about cause and effect, with charming illustrations and humor. Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson - Inspires creativity and imagination as Harold draws his own adventures. Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney - A relatable story about bedtime fears, reassuring children and fostering empathy. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault - An entertaining alphabet book with rhythm, rhyme, and vibrant visuals. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems - Interactive humor that teaches responsibility and decision-making. A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead - A sweet story of friendship and kindness with beautifully detailed illustrations. Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle - A tale of teamwork and helping others, with charming farmyard animals. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett - A whimsical story about food falling from the sky, sparking creativity and fun. The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch - A modern twist on fairy tales, empowering children with themes of bravery and independence. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon - A touching tale of a bat adapting to life with birds, teaching acceptance and understanding. These books are ideal for children aged 3-6, blending engaging narratives with valuable life lessons, fostering language development, and igniting a love for reading.
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Top 7 Nursery Rhymes and Songs for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Here are the top 10 nursery rhymes and songs that are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers: Feel free to add fun actions as you sing along! 1. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Twinkle, twinkle, little star,How I wonder what you are!Up above the world so high,Like a diamond in the sky.Twinkle, twinkle, little star,How I wonder what you are! When the blazing sun is gone,When he nothing shines upon,Then you show your little light,Twinkle, twinkle, all the night. Twinkle, twinkle, little star,How I wonder what you are! 2. Old MacDonald Had a Farm Old MacDonald had a farm,E-I-E-I-O,And on that farm, he had a cow,E-I-E-I-O,With a moo moo here and a moo moo there,Here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo!Old MacDonald had a farm,E-I-E-I-O! Old MacDonald had a farm,E-I-E-I-O!And on that farm, he had a pig,E-I-E-I-O!With an oink oink here and an oink oink there,Here an oink, there an oink, everywhere an oink oink,Old MacDonald had a farm,E-I-E-I-O! Old MacDonald had a farm,E-I-E-I-O!And on that farm, he had a duck,E-I-E-I-O!With a quack quack here and a quack quack there,Here a quack, there a quack, everywhere a quack quack,Old MacDonald had a farm,E-I-E-I-O! Old MacDonald had a farm,E-I-E-I-O!And on that farm, he had a horse,E-I-E-I-O!With a neigh neigh here and a neigh neigh there,Here a neigh, there a neigh, everywhere a neigh neigh,Old MacDonald had a farm,E-I-E-I-O! Old MacDonald had a farm,E-I-E-I-O!And on that farm, he had a sheep,E-I-E-I-O!With a baa baa here and a baa baa there,Here a baa, there a baa, everywhere a baa baa,Old MacDonald had a farm,E-I-E-I-O! Feel free to add as many animals as you'd like! Each verse simply follows the same pattern with different animal sounds. 3. The Wheels on the Bus The wheels on the bus go round and round,Round and round, round and round,The wheels on the bus go round and round,All through the town. The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish,Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish,The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish,All through the town. The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep,Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep, beep,The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep,All through the town. The doors on the bus go open and shut,Open and shut, open and shut,The doors on the bus go open and shut,All through the town. The driver on the bus says, "Move on back,""Move on back, move on back,"The driver on the bus says, "Move on back,"All through the town. The people on the bus go up and down,Up and down, up and down,The people on the bus go up and down,All through the town. The babies on the bus go "Wah, wah, wah,""Wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah,"The babies on the bus go "Wah, wah, wah,"All through the town. The parents on the bus go "Shh, shh, shh,""Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh,"The parents on the bus go "Shh, shh, shh,"All through the town. 4. Itsy Bitsy Spider The itsy bitsy spider went up the waterspout.Down came the rain and washed the spider out.Out came the sun and dried up all the rain,And the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again. This rhyme is a favorite for young kids, and they love doing hand motions to go along with the lyrics! 5. If You’re Happy and You Know It If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands, (Clap, clap)If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands, (Clap, clap)If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it,If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. (Clap, clap) If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet, (Stomp, stomp)If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet, (Stomp, stomp)If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it,If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet. (Stomp, stomp) If you’re happy and you know it, shout hooray! (Hooray!)If you’re happy and you know it, shout hooray! (Hooray!)If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it,If you’re happy and you know it, shout hooray! (Hooray!) If you’re happy and you know it, do all three! (Clap, clap; Stomp, stomp; Hooray!)If you’re happy and you know it, do all three! (Clap, clap; Stomp, stomp; Hooray!)If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it,If you’re happy and you know it, do all three! (Clap, clap; Stomp, stomp; Hooray!) 6. Baa Baa Black Sheep Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.One for the master, one for the dame,And one for the little boy who lives down the lane. Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full. Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.One for the master, one for the dame,And one for the little boy who lives down the lane. 7. Five Little Monkeys Five little monkeys jumping on the bed,One fell off and bumped his head.Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Four little monkeys jumping on the bed,One fell off and bumped his head.Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Three little monkeys jumping on the bed,One fell off and bumped his head.Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" Two little monkeys jumping on the bed,One fell off and bumped his head.Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" One little monkey jumping on the bed,He fell off and bumped his head.Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!" No little monkeys jumping on the bed,None fell off and bumped their heads.Mama called the doctor and the doctor said,"Put those monkeys straight to bed!"
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Parenting Nugget by Khalil Gibran
Your children are not your children.They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.They come through you but not from you,And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.
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Most Quotable Quotes - Dr. Maria Montessori
Quotes On Child Learning & Development “At some given moment it happens that the child becomes deeply interested in a piece of work; we see it in the expression on his face, his intense concentration, the devotion to the exercise.” —The Discovery of the Child “A child who has become master of his acts through long and repeated exercises, and who has been encouraged by the pleasant and interesting activities in which he has been engaged, is a child filled with health and joy and remarkable for his calmness and discipline.” —The Discovery of the Child “As we observe children, we see the vitality of their spirit, the maximum effort put forth in all they do, the intuition, attention and focus they bring to all life’s events, and the sheer joy they experience in living.” —The Child, Society and the World (Unpublished Speeches and Writing) “The child looks for his independence first, not because he does not desire to be dependent on the adult. But because he has in himself some fire, some urge, to do certain things and not other things.” —The Theosophist “Children are endowed with a power that enables them to reconstruct things which are very complex, and they do so with a great deal of pleasure.” —The 1946 London Lectures “The child who has never learned to work by himself, to set goals for his own acts, or to be the master of his own force of will is recognizable in the adult who lets others guide his will and feels a constant need for approval of others.” —Education and Peace “Discipline is born when the child concentrates his attention on some object that attracts him and which provides him not only with a useful exercise but with a control of error. Thanks to these exercises … the child becomes calm, radiantly happy, busy, forgetful of himself and, in consequence, indifferent to prizes or material rewards.” —The Absorbent Mind Quotes on Teacher & Teaching “The instructions of the teacher consist then merely in a hint, a touch—enough to give a start to the child. The rest develops of itself.” —Dr. Montessori’s Own Handbook “An ordinary teacher cannot be transformed into a Montessori teacher, but must be created anew, having rid herself of pedagogical prejudices.” —Education for a New World “The fundamental help in development, especially with little children of 3 years of age, is not to interfere. Interference stops activity and stops concentration.” —The Child, Society and the World (Unpublished Speeches and Writing) “An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking: it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancement of his value as an individual, and the preparation of young people to understand the times in which they live.” —Education and Peace
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