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5 Takeaways from the Alabama Early Childhood Education Conference

Last week I spoke at the Alabama Early Childhood Education Conference, which is organized by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (AECA). The AECA has a noble mission: “To provide members with professional development opportunities and to advocate for best practice in the care, development, and early education of all Alabama’s young children.” I …

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How to make Coconut Burfi

We love coconut burfi. It’s something we like to make every year for Diwali. Here are 3 reasons why it makes for a yummy holiday snack: The Recipe – How to make Coconut Burfi Ingredients Directions

Hello from Kabir & Sue Sehgal

Hello,​It’s Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal, “Dr. Sue.”​We’re mother-and-son New York Times bestselling authors (& EMMY® nominees) of 8 picture books about Indian culture.​But enough about that…​You are important to us. ​Here’s why:​We’ve probably met at a book reading, school event, social…

Diwali at Trinity 🪔

I had a wonderful time speaking about Diwali at Trinity Episcopal School in Charlotte, NC. I spoke to children at an all-school assembly. And then spoke to classes where I was able to answer questions about Diwali, the book writing process, and life as an author. It was nice to be with everyone after many …

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Featured on NPR

A Bucket of Blessings, the play, was featured on NPR: “So how can theater help in the classroom? ‘When we’re talking about very young children,’ Castell explains, ‘they learn through play. And theater performances are a step up from play. It’s play with purpose.’”

A Tuk Tuk Yoga lesson

While riding in a tuk tuk can be a fun experience, these vehicles, with their cramped backseats, aren’t the most comfortable. After you exit the tuk tuk, you will want to stretch out. Or practice some yoga. We’re grateful to the Yogi Librarian for turning The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk into a yoga lesson. Here’s …

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A Bucket of Blessings to be a play!

  A Bucket of Blessings will be adapted into a stage production at the Alliance Theater. The play will run from January 12 to February 14, 2016. For more details, please go here. And make sure to get your tickets, as performances are already selling out!

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