Did you have a chance to lay on the beach or explore the ocean this summer? I can't wait until my boys are a bit older and we can do some seaside exploring. This month's Poppins Book Nook featured View Post
August Table Topics
It's time for the August Table Topics! Each month conversation starters are shared with you to use at the table to get your kids talking. This month's table topics all "Guess what I am" View Post
Reading Pointers
I recently stumbled across my collection of reading pointers from my days in the classroom. I had so many and for good reason. There are lots of reading activities that you can do with a pointer. View Post
Super Duck- Virtual Book Club
This month’s Virtual Book Club featured author is Jez Alborough. Each month participating bloggers select a book from the featured author and create an activity to accompany the book. This month we View Post
Sneak Peek at the Remainder of the Year
Wow, we are half-way through 2013! Before we know it, the holidays will be here. Today, I'd thought we take a peek at what is in store at Growing Book by Book for the remainder of the View Post
Vocabulary Learning (lessons from my 2 year-old)
How do kids learn new vocabulary? What is the best way to nurture vocabulary development? I've always had a strong interest in building vocabulary and the role it plays in becoming a proficient View Post
Post Office Play Round-Up
Creating a post office was one of my favorite literacy activities that I did with students during my educational career. Now that I'm a mom, I can't wait to recreate a similar post office pretend View Post