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This is a fun, simple and effective way to practice spelling words, names, and letters. It is also great fine motor practice! What You'll Need index cards (post it or any paper can work) markers - sharpies work best on the clothes pins clothes pins *The Dollar Tree is...
“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” — Emilie Buchwald Family reading time is something that everyone in our house looks forward to...even my husband who isn't a "big reader." This time is more about laughing together, talking about a great book...
Here is a fun and simple way to get your little one engaged with learning beginning letter sounds. 5 TIPS BEFORE YOU START You DO NOT have to go in ABC order. Let your child pick which pictures they want to "dot!" Break it up - only do a few letters at a time. If you...
When teaching my toddler and preschoolers anything, I ALWAYS teach it to them through books, play and conversation. I'll breakdown this post with book suggestions to use when teaching colors, play ideas, and finally conversation starters and talking points you can use...
"A book is a gift you can open again and again." - Garrison Keillor A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a friend from high school to see how I could help her with a new project she was working on with the Pediatric Cardiology Unit at Levine Hospital in Charlotte,...
"Rhymers will be readers: it's that simple. - Mem Fox, Author of The Magic Hat Phonological awareness is one of the most important predictors of a children's reading success as they learn to read and become avid readers. A big piece of the phonological awareness...
"The moon is very, very far away." On the Moon, Read by Coleman one million times. "On the Moon" and "No, David!" are the first two books I remember being shoved in my face to be read OVER and OVER again. I'm 100% sure I could read them in my sleep. Now...
By the time children are at least one year of age, they are showing interest in different things. It's amazing the difference in what Caroline is drawn to at one year of age as opposed to what Coleman loved at that age. Allowing their interests to guide their reading...
Children with greater access to books and other print materials express more enjoyment of books, reading, and academics. Children’s Access to Print Material and Education Related Outcomes When we were looking for our new home, something that was VERY important was a...
Read about how you can help children who have lost access to books with the closure of schools and libraries today!
There are so many wonderful children’s books that teach your kids how to take care of our planet and environment. Read about our favorite books and what we did to celebrate Earth Day!
One of the most powerful ways that children develop literacy and language is through uninterrupted play. One of my favorite things to do (I loved this as a teacher, too) is to pair books with play. Read about how books provide a spring board for imagination while developing their literacy and language skills today!