Melinda CropseySep 29, 20211 minThe VoiceMaking and taking precious time, each day, to slow your breathing, quiet your mind, and tap into “the voice inside of you” is rapidly...
Melinda CropseySep 29, 20212 minThe Invisible String, by Patrice Karst + illustrated by Geoff Stevenson“This force that we call love is the greatest energy in the universe.” Maria Montessori Beyond food and shelter, a child’s most basic...
Melinda CropseyJul 20, 20211 minThe Breadcrumbs Curriculum Cards are “IN”!The Breadcrumbs Curriculum Cards are “IN”! Thanks to the beautiful illustrations created by our Artistic Director Giada Rose and Evan...
Melinda CropseyJul 14, 20211 minBreadcrumbs Best Book: Jabari Jumps, by Gaia CornwallJabari Jumps By Gaia Cornwall (2017) Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA “It’s okay to feel a little scared...” In fact the diving board...
Melinda CropseyJul 9, 20211 minThe Breadcrumbs LabyrinthThe most distinguishing feature of the Breadcrumbs Curriculum (www.breadcrumbssel.com) is its incorporation of the labyrinth as a tool...
Melinda CropseyJul 5, 20211 minBreadcrumbs Best Book: The Tree in Me, by Corina LuykenThe Tree In Me By Corinna Luyken (2021) Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House, New York, NY Recognizing our...
Melinda CropseyMay 4, 20211 minBreadcrumbs Best Book: Listen, by Holly M. McGhee + illustrated by Pascal LemaitreListen By Holly M. McGhee, Illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre (2019) Roaring Brook Press, New York. “Listen” is a rare gem! I have yet to...
Melinda CropseyApr 10, 20211 minBreadcrumbs Best Book: My Heart, by Corinna LuykenMy Heart By Corinna Luyken (2019) Dial Books for Young Readers, Penguin Random House LLC, New York, NY. The heart is an unfolding...
Melinda CropseyApr 5, 20212 minBreadcrumbs Best Book: Some Days, by Karen Kaufman Orloff + illustrated by Ziyeu ChenSome Days By Karen Kaufman Orloff, Illustrated by Ziyeu Chen (2018) Sterling Children’s Books, New York Some Days… you’re lucky enough to...
Melinda CropseyMar 1, 20211 minWonders of NatureSpring is just around the corner, and I was reminded of this treasured photo, when watching the fabulous documentary Beyond the Visible...
Melinda CropseyFeb 16, 20211 minBreadcrumbs Best Book: My Heart Fills With Happiness, by Monique Gray Smith + Julie Flett My Heart Fills With Happiness By Monique Gray Smith, Illustrations by Julie Flett My Heart Fills With Happiness is a treasure! In all...
Melinda CropseyJan 28, 20212 minNurture Nature!“Children have an anxious concern for living beings, and the satisfaction of this instinct fills them with delight. It is therefore easy...
Melinda CropseyJan 25, 20211 minBreadcrumbs Best Book: Trying, by By Kobi Yamada + illustrated by Elise HurstHOT OFF THE PRESS! Kobi Yamada has delivered yet another “bound-to-be-a-classic” to the lexicon of Children’s Literature! Elise Hurt’s...
Melinda CropseyJan 19, 20212 minBetter by Mistake!What do tea bags, potato chips, silly putty, velcro and chocolate chip cookies have in common? They were ALL invented by mistake!...
Melinda CropseyJan 10, 20211 minBreadcrumbs Best Book: I Like Myself, by Karen Beaumont + illustrated by David CatrowKaren Beaumont’s I Like Myself is a delightful celebration of what it means to be alive and comfortable in your own skin! The story’s...
Melinda CropseyJan 1, 20211 minBreadcrumbs Best Book: ABCs of Kindness, by Patricia Hegarty + illustrated by Summer Macon“Our work as adults does not consist in teaching, but in helping the infant mind in its work of development.” Maria Montessori Maria...
Melinda CropseyDec 22, 20201 minThe Places You Know By Heart!For more than a decade I have enjoyed the peace, wonder and beauty of our backyard labyrinth. I never tire of the practice of walking...