Has your child broken the phonics code? Has his fluency developed past super choppy to more fluid and smooth reading? Does he understand what he reads? If so, he is ready to tackle the new frontier View Post
Learning the Alphabet Ideas for Toddlers
My oldest started to show a strong interest in learning the alphabet around the age of two. One day, he decided he wanted to nap with the letter Q and R puzzle pieces. As I always try to build on View Post
New Children’s Books for Preschoolers
Every year we get to explore new children's books that have hit the market. It's one of my favorite parts of being a blogger, educator, and parent. In fact, I shared some of our favorites early in View Post
5 Low Prep Halloween Sight Word Activities
This time of year is always a bit hectic...parties, costumes, decorating... I want to do fun learning activities with my beginning readers, but I need the ideas to be easy to make. So, I've created View Post
Little Blue Truck ABC Animal Pick Up
Can you recall a book that your child had you read over and over again? For me, it was Little Blue Truck. I’ve read it so much that I can now read it with my eyes shut. It’s one of those books that View Post
CVC Phonics Activities for Beginning Readers
C...A...T, B...U...G.....My oldest son is in the midst of learning to decode cvc words. Beginning readers need lots of practice building phonics skills. But, it can get pretty tedious blending words View Post
A Chair For My Mother Family Dinner Book Club
Do you love to eat, read, and spend time with your family? That is what Family Dinner Book Club is all about. This month, Family Dinner Book Club features A Chair For My Mother by Vera B. View Post