"He was so popular that, when it was time to choose an author, we knew it would be wonderful to have him come." "A lot of our students read Eric Litwin's books, especially the 'Pete the Cat' books," Gerst explained. It was paid for by a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, which allows the district to bring authors to Burlington schools and promote literacy. Litwin's visit came about due to the efforts of Cassie Gerst, grant and outreach coordinator for the Burlington School District. "So, (my wife) thought it would be great to have a book that helps make (potty-training seem) OK. "There is a great deal of pressure right now because preschools and day cares often need the potty-training to occur by a certain time, and it just puts pressure on the families," Litwin explained. In explaining the origins of "The Poop Song," Litwin told The Hawk Eye that his wife is a pediatric gastroenterologist who had expressed how important potty-training is for children and how challenging it can be for parents. Perhaps the highlight of the performance was "The Poop Song," a sing-along story aimed at helping potty-train younger children. More: Burlington School District paying nearly $150K in overtime to special educators this year My books are designed to facilitate that." "For whatever reason, as part of our nature, engagement and interactivity is key. "One of the keys to optimize your reading experience is interactivity between the child and caregiver," Litwin said.
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