Tag: Playground Heroes

Playground Heroes Coloring Worksheets

Below are some Playground Heroes coloring worksheets you can download and print. Enjoy!
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Dr. Toughlove’s Read Aloud Video: Playground Heroes

I am pleased to announce that I have recorded a second video in my “Dr. Toughlove’s Read Aloud” series. On this video I am reading my second book, Playground Heroes aloud.
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Playground Heroes reading at Kent Island Elementary School

On February 28, 2025, I was invited to Kent Island Elementary School to participate in their Black History Month read aloud event. I was invited by Kathy Barletta, Principal, and Kia Reed, Guidance Counselor, and had the pleasure of reading Playground Heroes to their delightful kindergarten children. “What a delight it was to have Dr.…
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Visit to Kent Island Elementary School’s African-American Read Aloud Event, Stevensville, MD

I had the honor and the privilege of participating in Kent Island Elementary School’s Annual African-American Read Aloud Event. I read Playground Heroes to all six kindergarten classes in the school’s library and media center. Many thanks to Kia Reed for contacting me, to Kathy Barletta, for our longstanding collaborative efforts, and to Principal Cornish…
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Pace University “Virtual Author Visit with Early Education Undergraduate Students”

On October 25th I made my fourth annual author visit with undergraduate students who attend Pace University’s School of Education. During both sessions, I spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Smith and her students who are housed at the Pleasantville Campus. The students are currently beginning their journey as pre-service teachers and are in classrooms as part…
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Pace University “Virtual Author Visit with Emergent and Early Literacy Students”

On October 12th I made my third annual author visit with Pace University undergraduate students, who attend Pace University’s School of Education. During the first session, I spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Smith, whose students are housed at the Pleasantville Campus, and Professor Sharon Medow, whose students attend classes at the Manhattan site. The session that…
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Rebecca Van Aken, Assistant Principal at Centreville Elementary School reads Playground Heroes

I am pleased to share with you that Playground Heroes was read aloud by Rebecca Van Aken, Assistant Principal at Centreville Elementary School.
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Pace University “Virtual Author Visit with Early Childhood Education Students”

On October 7th I had the pleasure of participating in a “Virtual Author Visit” with a class of undergraduate students who attend Pace University’s School of Education. The class is taught by Dr. Elizabeth Smith, who is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Pace. The students are currently engaged in field work in elementary schools and…
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Pace University Virtual Author Visit

On September 24th, I had the pleasure of participating in a “Virtual Author Visit” sponsored by the Pace University School of Education. Over 60 students and faculty members attended via Zoom. The conversation was moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Smith, and Dr. Francine Falk-Ross, who are both Professors at Pace University’s School of Education. During the…
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Putnam Valley Elementary School Author Visit, Putnam Valley, NY

I had the pleasure of spending two days at Putnam Valley Elementary School reading and discussing Playground Heroes with the students in grades K-4. Thanks to the Putnam Valley PTA, a copy of my book, Playground Heroes was purchased for every classroom in the school so all of the children were familiar with the story.…
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