Stand Correct!

"If you are strong...prove it. If you are great...show them WHY!" #shooflyquotes 

Aim Higher!

Today, I'm going share my story..."I'm Cold!"

Keep Going...Never Give Up!

This little mouse gives me inspiration. Instead of giving up, on anything worth having, bring on the reinforcement! In this case, protect the HEAD!!!

One Million Children Reading Campaign : Live...

One Million Children Reading Campaign : Live...:  "Live up to your highest expectation...then aim higher!"  #shooFlyquotes #msbthestoryteller

Live...

 "Live up to your highest expectation...then aim higher!" 
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Live it up!

 "Live up to your highest expectation...then aim higher!" 

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The Day Before Christmas... By Beverly F Jones

The day before Christmas, 

I restocked my candy cane.

I knew guest were coming, 

I was hoping it wouldn't rain.

The weather in Florida is tricky

this time of the year. While most 

celebrate Christmas with snow,

the sunny beach brings us 

good cheer.  

After all of our gifts are open, 

and we've attended to strangers 

with care; 

we'll nestle in our homes with 

the air conditioners on low, 

pretending it's snowing here!

Happy Holidays in many special ways

...all the while, remember to read and 

smile! By Beverly F Jones

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Share!

A smile is also a way of sharing...moments matter!

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Happy Holidays...in Special Ways!

This holiday you will witness a variety of people giving back to members of their society; and spending time with their family. Do remember to share...kindness is contagious!.. Do tell! #msbthestoryteller

You are invited...

You're Invited!

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Question of the day: Who's Ms.B?

I am Ms.B!  I am an Early Education Director. I am "Helping children develop the love of reading one great story at a time!" My journey began on Earth Day 2015, imagine the love that was shared!

I could read children's books for daily.  I have read children's books daily for many years...for decades! #msbthestoryteller

What do you prefer to read? 

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Holiday Parties (office)

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Holiday Parties (office): Do you attend holiday parties??? Who is typically the life of the party? Are you the character,  or the narrator in the work party scene???...

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B's 25 Days to Christmas!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B's 25 Days to Christmas!: "Welcome to #MsBs25DaystoChristmas!" "I enjoy seeing people smile. I am a happy person.  Let's be happy together t...

Ms.B's Reading Routines!

 Look out! I'm coming to a city near you! If you have the time and place, we have the reading party to make it one of the best days ever! The #onemillionchildrenreadingcampaign is coming your way!

Is there a Judy in your local library...

I met a librarian who literally looked at me and said, "we've chosen who we want this year". That's it, no real expression, no concern, no nothing. I laughed inside as I thought of how she's going to look when she realizes how valuable this storyteller is to children. In fact, no matter what I am doing, I use the right amount of expression. I guess I can officially say, like Judy, "She means well...bless her heart!" (Smiling amicably as I walked away...for now.)
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One Million Children Reading Campaign : Ms.B's Reading Routines! (for children)

One Million Children Reading Campaign : Ms.B's Reading Routines! (for children): Email msbthestoryteller@gmail.com for additional information, then Join today!

Ms.B's Reading Routines! (for children)

Email msbthestoryteller@gmail.com for additional information, then Join today!

Exhausted! By Beverly F. Jones

I know when I have read enough. 

When I've read enough, 

my eyes water,

my eyelids become heavy,

the words on the pages become indistinguishable, 

and my head tilts south. 

When my head tilts south, 

my glasses flop down and rest securely on the tip of my nose. 

When my glasses flop down,

I become alert. 

You can tell I'm alert because 

I stare for one second, 

sit up straight, 

put my bookmark between the last page I read,

quickly close my book, 

stand up, 

grab my microphone, 

and begin telling amazing stories of how I'd never fall asleep on a great book!  

Have an amazing day! 

Choose the book you really want to read ;) 

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#literature #literacy #books #booklover #bookreader #bookstagram 

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Literacy Matters-How Important is Reading? (Song)

How important is reading? I'll tell you, it's what I love to do! What can be more beautiful than love? I haven't found the answer to that question regardless of how many years I've been searching these books! [Smiling]. Reading is the key that opens many doors , and unveils hidden messages. Imagine only being able to observe, rather than decode a message. What would you miss if you couldn't read?  I'll start it off: •important letters about winning money •important text messages about where we'll eat out; instead of cooking in tonight •important lyrics to your favorite love song - that someone else is reading aloud (in front of your fam) •important yes or no questions from your teenager (can my boyfriend sleep over tonight YES or NO!) Trust me, reading is very important!!! -Beverly Jones

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Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Monday Motivation!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Monday Motivation!: Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Monday Motivation! : Monday motivation begins with a smile :) How many of you giggle at the sight of a pic...

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B's Park & Play!!!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B's Park & Play!!!: It's that time again! Get your crew together, set a date, invite Ms.B, The Storyteller and showing up for one of the "best day...

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Coming soon...About Mexico!

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Ms.B's 5 Day Reading Forecast...

Ms.B's 5 Day Reading Forecast: Stories that share a clear definition of goodness, mercy, kindness , thanksgiving and peace! #msbthestoryteller

Judy's Library Duty now Available (live)...

Judy is finally allowed to manage the library, so she thought! Bring Judy to your school and checkout the reason for her mysterious behavior when trusted with one of the simplest duties an assistant could have! The life lesson's in this story are in chronological order to say the least! Make plans to bring Judy to your campus today!!!  (Ages 3-adults will enjoy this story)

Judy's Library Duty!

Judy is on library duty today, what could go wrong?, Everything! Story available now...live presentations only. Visit: Joneseducationalconsulting.com (send a message)

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Share Time: Community Events Calendar (211)

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Share Time: Community Events Calendar (211): Community Events Calendar #msbthestoryteller will be there! Join me!!!

Here's to New Beginnings!

I saw this, I like it. "Create your outcomes!"

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Time to Inspire!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Time to Inspire!: On Friday, August 26, 2016, I retired from my position at TLC (a privately owned preschool) to pursue my dream of traveling aro...

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B,The Storyteller, "Rodeo Style!"

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B,The Storyteller, "Rodeo Style!": Join me, Ms.B,The Storyteller for continuous storytelling and fun up to 365 days per year!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Now Available 365 Days...

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Now Available 365 Days...: Great news! Ms.B, The Storyteller is now available to book events up to 365 days per year! #msbthestoryteller #365 #storytelling

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Fun Times with Ms.B!...

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Fun Times with Ms.B!...: Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Fun Times with Ms.B! : I go to schools expecting to wow my audience. If the audience consist of children, ...

Ms.B on the Go!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Storytelling that Inspires today's Youth!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Storytelling that Inspires today's Youth!: Welcome to the Ms.B,The Storyteller, a veteran educator and program director with a personal goal of "Helping children develop the love...

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Camp Tale Adventures w/ Ms.B,The Storyteller!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Camp Tale Adventures w/ Ms.B,The Storyteller!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: It's Ms.B!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: It's Ms.B!: That's her! #msbthestoryteller

Story Town! w/ Ms.B,The Storyteller

Story Town! w/ Ms.B,The Storyteller! Ms.B visited The Learning Experience (school) in Coral Springs, Florida! There was a crowd of over 60 students who love to READ!!!!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: About June 27th!!!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: About June 27th!!!: Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: About June 27th!!! : I performed for Stewart County Schools and 'we' enjoyed the experience!!! I t...

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: About June 27th!!!

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Visit Bev Jones on Facebook {Ms.B,The Storyteller}

Ms.B, The Storyteller advocates for young children and supports literacy in early learning settings, and homes around the world. Visit www.joneseducationalconsulting.com to request a visit from Ms.B, The Storyteller, our Early Ed. Program Director. Visit the ONE MILLION CHILDREN READING CAMPAIGN and Bev Jones on Facebook.

Just Smile! #habarigani #african stories

Little Star

Little Star is a cute nursery rhyme that Ms.B [beverly f jones] wrote and performs on her campaign trail. Ask her to perform it for your crowd! #msbthestoryteller #onemillionchildrenreadingcampaign

The Fairytale

Some believe it's just a fairytale; I can make it come true!   #msbthestoryteller

Summer Reading!

Learning never stops!

Ms.B is Georgia Bound!

During the month of June, I will spend time servicing children at a summer camp in Georgia! The #onemillionchildrenreadingcampaign is coming your way! #msbthestoryteller

Out of the Mouth of a Child by Beverly F Jones

Out of the mouth of a child ♡ by Beverly F Jones

I invited a child, who appeared to be 2 years old, to read my tractor story with me while sitting on a park bench. I wouldn't have done so if she had left me there to read alone.

The child's mother glimpsed at me each time the child approached me and giggled, but she said nothing to deter the child from coming near. I believe she looked at me as an extra set of eyes as she watched her other children play basketball with their friends.

Well...the giggling and looking turned into more as the child continued to hover over me. I soon realized that my free babysitting job was about to begin. Yeah, I could have walked away, but, that would mean I'd give up a clean park bench and fresh air to sit in my car and burn manufactured air. It was a beautiful windy day, of course I made the split second decision to stay; then my free babysitting job began as most unintentional, park bench sitting jobs do, with a random question from the child???.

The child asked, "Whatcha du? (in translation: What are you doing?) I smiled and replied, "I am reading a book about tractors! :)"

She smiled and said,"I tan't wead about twactors."

(in translation: I can't read a book about tractors).

I stated, "This tractor is parked on a farm."

She smiled and asked, "What ell?"

(in translation: "What else)?"

I realized that I had taken the bait, and I was caught on this adorable little hook of a child. I also realized that there was no possible way for me to swim away now!

I proceeded to disclose additional facts from the story, "Farmers drive tractors while working on their farms."

She consistently asked, "What ell?"

(In translation : "What else?")

The child used the same persistent tone, with the same adorable facial expression,... a smile :)

After a 10 minute inquisition, I thought, "I've told her the entire story."

By then, it was time for me to return to my car; and my manufactured air, or I'd be late for my next appointment at a school. Before leaving, I wanted to ask at least one question.

I explained, "It's my turn to ask questions."

The 2 year old replied, "O'Tay." (In translation : "Okay.")

I wanted to keep my question basic to help her successfully reply.

I simply asked, "Where do you think the tractor went after it left the farm?"

This question shouldn't have been difficult, since I had just disclosed the answer. I felt she would put 2 and 2 together and reply since she obviously learned how to ask questions by giving and receiving answers. Well...Let's just say, "She did reply!" (SMH)

The 2 year old smiled, but this time, the smile was brief, followed by a smirk and scary looking eyes. It was a little devious, but still cute at this point. I felt a little uncomfortable watching her smile change so drastically, but, she's 2 years old, I would imagine me being safe in the company of a 2 year old. 

As I tried to rationalize my level of safety, I thought, 'what if this is a gifted 2 year old who could really challenge me cognitively?, i would be embarrassed beyond repair.' 

I wanted to solicit the mother for help, but before I could, the child forcefully stated, "'You habba tell me the tory fust!" (In translation: "You have to tell me the story first!") Oh yeah, and her little finger was pointing in my direction.

Oh, she didn't stop there, she also shouted,

"Fust, you habba wead the wrurds, then I can say the pictas next SILLY!"

(In translation: "First, you have to read the words, then I can say the pictures next SILLY! "

I thought a few things after hearing her reply in this manner:

My first thought, 'Isn't it amazing how children can perfectly use descriptive words when calling you out your name?',

My second thought, 'Instead of asking her to refrain from calling me SILLY, and walking away shamefully, I'll save face by saying something memorable, plus, her mom is probably listening and giggling inside.'

After having those thoughts, the next words to be expelled from my mouth were, "Wow! Someone has been reading to you. You seem remember exactly how you like storytime to go!"

What the old school teacher in me was thinking sounded like this:

"Wow! What just happened? Am I not safe to chat with a child these days? Am I really, a veteran early childhood educator who is being bullied by a cute little 2 year old with pictails and purple ponytail holders on her twisty curly hair? What is this world coming to....? Really, is this how my lunch break is going to end after I was kind enough to babysit for free?' 

I also thought, 'Why isn't her mother correcting her?'

Since the child's mother didn't have the guts to look back, or correct her, I did what comes naturally to any other storyteller sitting on a park bench, providing free babysitting and storytelling services.

I took a deep breath, counted to 10, then read the words' as the child had sternly suggested.

She retold the entire story, without looking at the pictures! She smiled after retelling the story and said, "Stank you for weading to me!" (In translation : " Thank you for reading to me!")

I dropped my head and smiled.

When I looked up, she was in her brother's arm proudly proclaiming, "I habba a new frwend just like you!" (In translation : " I have a new friend, just like you! ")

He smiled and said, "Play nicely!"

She looked back, smiled at me and said, "I did!"

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Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Summer Reading!

Ms.B, The Storyteller's Blog: Summer Reading!: Summer Reading...the way to an amazing summer with Ms.B!

Inspire!

HAPPY NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY!

Charity...Chasing A Cure...

Dear bloggers and friends, Thank you for helping spread the word about our charity event! Without you and your participation, we wouldn’t see the kind of successes we are hoping for, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your help and support. Below you will find a media kit with everything you need to set up a blog post announcement. Indie love, Claire Plaisted and Jen Winters et al Thursday April 28, 2016 4:30 pm to 9 pm Eastern daylight time. https://www.facebook.com/events/482083738652232/ FEATURING Girlie and the Wat of the Wasps By Claire Plaisted 'Girlie and the War of the Wasps,' is story set in a Cottage Garden with the adventurous blue ladybug named Girlie. The book is about healthy eating. 40% of all royalties go directly to: Chasing a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes  https://www.facebook.com/ChasingaCure4T1D  http://www.scsnz.org.nz/chasing-a-cure-for-type-1-diabetes/  https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/chasingacurephase1  http://www.scsnz.org.nz/ Hosted by Claire Plaisted and Jen Winters   SPECIAL GUESTS  DM Cain J. S. Burke   Wanda Luthman Maureen Larter   Andrew Fairchild

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Yes. I believe that mutual support is the essence of our existence. Let's begin today. Create a plan of action towards love and let it continue with support. Child Abuse Prevention! #msbthestoryteller #bikersagainstchildabuse #protectourchildren 

Ms.B Paints on Fire Engine! #browardaware2016

The month of April is child abuse prevention month. The Children's Service Council did a marvelous job making Broward Aware! I enjoy being a recipient and provider of the love that surrounds the upbringing of our youth. #msbthestoryteller

The Journey into Faith-based Settings. ..#msbthestoryteller

Hi Church Members, The following links and tags will give you access to my posts. I will update you as I visit various Churches of Christ in the future. If you know Church of Christ members, or leaders in this area, tell them to look out for me during the month of May. I will arrive with my mind set on them imagining how 'useful' this storyteller could be for today's youth. Thanks for the outpouring of thoughts and prayers. That gives me added confidence! Beverly Jones, South Florida USA #msbthestoryteller #bookbagsforliteracy #onemillionchildrenreadingcampaign #msbthestoryteller.blogspot.com www.joneseducationalconsulting.com

National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2016

National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2016

Be Artistic! #msbthestoryteller

Zero creativity is equivalent to zero existence! I believe we all have the ability to create art in our own fashion." What are your thoughts? #msbthestoryteller #bookbagsforliteracy #onemillionchildrenreadingcampaign #see #art

Daily play is daily work! #msbthestoryteller

Read Together. Take time to read something each day. Play Together. Take time to enjoy the best part of learning, the fun & interesting part! Laugh Together! Ms.B, The Storyteller can help with this one. #smile #onemillionchildrenreadingcampaign  

Teachers Join to say, "We Beat Fat!"

We Beat Fat: “Weight Loss Transformation Begins With A Choice”: Willie and Angela continue to inspire people around the world who want to lose weight and live healthier lives. Not only have they lost over 500 pounds together and still continue to keep it off, t…

Taco Tuesday by Mark Miller #WOYC

This week is the Week of the Young Child! Yesterday was Music Monday, today is Taco Tuesday! Read Tacos by Mark Miller! #msbthestoryteller

Child Inspired by Ms.B!

I find myself considering the needs of children most of the time. I remember years ago when one of my most trusted teachers told me that I would make a great caregiver;I remember chuckling too. Ironically,the next year,the grooming began! I was destined to become the best caregiver that this world has ever seen, so I thought! I know you're busy! We all are! Join me later, I'll share the full story! #childinspiredbymsb #msbthestoryteller