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Support for Oklahoma through Capstone
Capstone has created a microsite for donating to the crisis in Oklahoma through the American Red Cross. http://www.crowdrise.com/Capstonedonates Feel free to spread the word. Donations go directly to American Red Cross. There is an option to remain anonymous and you do not have to pay the fee (watch for this... Continue reading
Posted May 22, 2013 at Capstone Connect
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May is National Bike Month!
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While I don’t really ride my bike much any more (it's just not as comfortable as it used to be), my husband is an avid rider and is happy that the warm weather has finally arrived. Minneapolis is known as a one of the best places to ride bikes...we even... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at Capstone Connect
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Corporate Giving
It was announced today that I will be leading the Corporate Giving for Coughlan Companies. I'm excited to work on this since I think corporate giving shows that Capstone is much more than 'just' a book publisher. Every year our company donates thousands of dollars in books, gives scholarships to... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Capstone Connect
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Bookjoy around the World
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Today is International Children's Book Day and the theme for 2013 is Bookjoy. Of course you and I know all about Bookjoy...we love books. It's a given. But what about those kids who don't? Who don't know how to love a book because they didn't "get" the basic instructions on... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Capstone Connect
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Best Book from NCCA Reviewers
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While at National Child Care Association (NCCA) last week, Claire and I met some interesting folks, heard some great presenters and had great fun in New Orleans! The one title that seemed to be of interest to almost all who stopped by our booth was Dessert Designer. A beautiful book... Continue reading
Posted Mar 12, 2013 at Capstone Connect
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Study Finds School Breakfast is a Key to Future Success
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As if we didn’t know this already, there’s finally a study proving how important breakfast is! I remember telling my students on testing day that they had to eat a good breakfast! I remember bringing in some breakfast food for my students who needed something. I’m sure I am not... Continue reading
Posted Mar 5, 2013 at Capstone Connect
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Read Across America is This Week!
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Read Across America is this week! How will you celebrate? When I taught third grade, this was one of the biggest celebrations of the year for my class. I loved being able to spend time reading all day...aloud, alone and with partners. NEA has some great ideas for planning your... Continue reading
Posted Feb 26, 2013 at Capstone Connect
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Technology and Young Children
This Friday I will be presenting ath the MNAEYC/MNSACA conference in St. Paul. My presentation is about technology and young children...Is technology really appropriate for the early learning classroom? Of course I have read a lot about the topic, but I'm not an expert. Capstone has three amazing products that... Continue reading
Posted Feb 6, 2013 at Capstone Connect
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We're Having a Heat Wave...Brrrrrr
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We're having a heat wave...it's warmed up from -10 degrees this morning to -4 degrees this afternoon! We're freezing in Minnesota, but it's been almost four years since we've had weather this cold so we can't really complain. If you're lucky enough to live in warmer climates, tell your kids... Continue reading
Posted Jan 22, 2013 at Capstone Connect
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Informational Books Benefit Young Children
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In a recent article which excerpts So Much More than the ABCs: The Early Phases of Reading and Writing by Judith A. Schickedanz and Molly F. Collins (published by NAEYC), the author gives five reasons why informational books are beneficial in the early learning classroom: • Informational books are interesting... Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2013 at Capstone Connect
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New Year's Resolution
Happy New Year to all! My resolution this year is to begin working on my reading licensure. As a product developer and an ex-teacher, I thought I knew a lot about learning to read and the pedagogies behind reading. Since working on the Capstone Literacy Center with Dr. Andy Johnson... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2013 at Capstone Connect
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Coughlan Companies (parent company of Capstone) receives Keystone Award
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On December 12th, Coughlan Companies was honored to receive the Keystone Award by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. Originally known as the 5% Club, the Minnesota Keystone Program recognizes companies that give at least 2% of their pre-tax earnings back to the community. There are a lot of photos... Continue reading
Posted Dec 18, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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Katie Woo Lovers Unite!
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Wow! Look at the new stuff on CapstoneKids for Katie Woo lovers! Lots of coloring pages, printable stickers, stationery, and other fun things about Katie and her friends. Continue reading
Posted Dec 11, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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Corporate Giving Works!
Today I come to you as a new member of the Capstone Corporate Giving committee. This committee has done some incredible work in the past and we have some very exciting programs happening through our donations! On December 12th, Coughlan Companies will accept the 2012 Minnesota Keystone Honored Company award... Continue reading
Posted Nov 27, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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PebbleGo: Am I Biased or is it a Great Product!?!?!
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At the NAEYC convention in Atlanta this past week we had a small but very positive focus group. We asked them what type of digital product they were interested in using with their early learners. I showed them our PebbleGo product, which I’ve loved since its inception several years ago.... Continue reading
Posted Nov 13, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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Are You Going to NAEYC?
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We are at the National Association for the Education of Young Children conference in Atlanta this week! Lots to learn, but mostly we’re excited to see some old friends and to make some new ones! Are you going? Come see us at booth #2232 to see all our books and... Continue reading
Posted Nov 6, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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"We are Ok"
The most shared term on Facebook right now is "We are ok". I heard it from my niece in New York and two of our employees who were stranded in New York City after the SLJ Summit. Hope you heard "We are ok" from your family and friends too. Now... Continue reading
Posted Oct 30, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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My Halloween Treats are not Candy This Year!
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So Halloween is a week away and I'm not even shopping for candy! Instead, I’m considering giving away one of these two books to my favorite youngsters (of course I only have 3 favorite youngsters this year, so it's easy!). My first new favorite book is the Halloween Hide and... Continue reading
Posted Oct 23, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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October 16th is Let Them Eat Cake Day!
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If you’re following the doctor’s orders, you’re probably watching how much sugar and carbs you eat these days. But today we all get the day off! It’s the only day of the year that we can have our cake and eat it too…so go on, celebrate! While you could always... Continue reading
Posted Oct 16, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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Fire Prevention Week
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It’s Fire Prevention Week, as proclaimed by President Barack Obama. During this week “we resolve to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities from fires, and we honor the courageous first responders who put their lives at risk to keep us safe.” Check out these books to help you map... Continue reading
Posted Oct 9, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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Win Three Months of Free Access to myON Reader!
Computers and technology are rapidly changing the face of learning, and Capstone’s myON reader is no exception. As a personalized literacy environment with an extensive digital library, myON reader engages all students at all levels. In addition to the award-winning content from Capstone, myON now offers early learning content from... Continue reading
Posted Oct 2, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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Is Common Courtesy A Dying Art?
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No! Thanks to National Courtesy Month (and Capstone's extensive list of titles all about manners), courtesy is back and cooler than ever. The simple, leveled text and engaging photographs in the new Oh, Behave! series introduce young readers to basic good manners. Teach the "hows" and "whys" of being polite... Continue reading
Posted Sep 26, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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Dear Product Planning,
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With the weather turning cooler, and school starting up again, I realized that it's time to pick up the crafts that I laid aside for the summer. I thought I wanted you (product planning) to plan a book that covers these cardboard crafts: but then I looked at our website... Continue reading
Posted Sep 18, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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Reading Aloud Builds a Strong Connection with Your Child
We all know that reading aloud with your child can help develop a child’s ability to read. I deeply cherished the time sitting with my children and exploring life through books and conversation. Reading aloud gives a strong connection with children that helps at every stage of life. By using... Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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myON Reader Adds Early Learning Content
myON Reader now offers early learning content from other publishers in the personalized digital library! The list includes great picture books from Orca, bilingual gems from Sylvan Dell and early nonfiction from Rourke on top of all the great content Capstone Publishers offers! Check out all the new content from... Continue reading
Posted Sep 4, 2012 at Capstone Connect
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