Bags and bags of candy will soon be given out in classrooms and homes for one of sugariest days of the year. The week of Halloween will also be filled with lots of classroom parties, co-op meetings, 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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Bags and bags of candy will soon be given out in classrooms and homes for one of sugariest days of the year. The week of Halloween will also be filled with lots of classroom parties, co-op meetings, View Post

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Fall is in the air! The leaves are changing colors and it's time to break out the autumn activities. Here is a beginning sounds activity that pairs beautifully with Lois Ehlert's book, Leaf Man. View Post

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Are you working with a beginning reader? It's amazing to watch new readers figure out the code, blend words, and begin to read. Learning to read with a strong foundation in phonics is necessary for View Post

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Has a preschooler ever asked you, "Why?" or "What is this for?" or "Do....?" Preschoolers are naturally inquisitive and generally have a thirst for all things science related. But, sometimes it can View Post

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A crisp breeze blows through the air, the leaves flutter to the ground, and the juicy crunchy apples bend down ready to be picked. It's apple season time! Gather the kids for an apple tree View Post

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Book activities that promote a love of reading just make me beam. Have you read The Bear Ate Your Sandwich? I've got some great activities that you can do with the kids to help celebrate with View Post

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Imagine...having a family meal together, talking about a great book you have read, and most of all spending time with each other. That is what Family Dinner Book Club is all about. This month, View Post