The newly bought R2D2 backpack jammed with 64 pointy crayons, 3 packs of extra-wide notebook paper, and a couple of boxes of Kleenex stands ready at the front door. A new school year is about to View Post

Jodie is a mom of two boys and early childhood and elementary educator. She loves to read and help caregivers nurture our youngest caregivers.

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The newly bought R2D2 backpack jammed with 64 pointy crayons, 3 packs of extra-wide notebook paper, and a couple of boxes of Kleenex stands ready at the front door. A new school year is about to View Post

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Identifying medial sounds vs beginning or ending sounds can be a little challenging. These medial sound mats can help children identify those middle sounds. They are perfect for beginning View Post

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An author reading their picture book aloud brings an extra dimension to experiencing a story. Often, authors will share background information about how the story came to be, little Easter eggs to View Post

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Let's jump into the deep end and explore mermaid books for kids. These under-the-sea adventures will delight, enthrall, and entertain our youngest listeners. They are truly fintastic. Mermaid Books View Post

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The power of connection and being with others is so important and has been so needed during a pandemic. These books for kids about togetherness and connecting with others shine the light on this need View Post

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There are a handful of books I remember reading or that were read to me as a child that are still in print today. One of those is Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. The book was actually written in 1965 and 57 View Post

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A seed to stalk, a dream, and a little mischief along the way. Most of us can retell the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Heck, it was even the inspiration for the original design of this website. View Post