One of the greatest reading pleasures I’ve had with my preschoolers is reading aloud chapter books with them. Now, I know you might be thinking, “Why would you read a chapter book with a young View Post
Election Activities for Kids: Vocabulary Bingo
One of the benefits of not watching much live television is that I get to fast-forward through all the commercials when I do sit down to watch a program (and I can do the same for the kids). Soon View Post
Alphabet Activities: 26 Sensory Bin Digs
Little ones love to dig! Combine the love of digging with learning letters. Try these 26 alphabet sensory bins. Alphabet Digs: 26 Sensory Bins for Kids I came up with the idea of View Post
Books Every Teacher, Homeschooler, and Parent Should Read
Step back in time with me. It's 1995 and three days before the new school year is going to start. I land my first teaching job in an inner-city school as a third-grade teacher. It just so happens to View Post
Playing Red Light Green Light with a Literacy Twist
When I was little, we were allowed to play outside until the street lights began to shine. That was the signal to hurry home. Those glorious hours outside were filled with free play. We'd make our View Post
9 Toddler Water Literacy Play Ideas
Toddlers and water play go together like peanut butter and jelly. And, summer is the perfect time for lots of water play. Here are some fantastic ideas for incorporating literacy ideas into your View Post
Pre-Writing Activity: Rainbow Fish Note Cards
Back in my college days, I worked at a children’s bookstore (one of my favorite jobs ever!) where I made no money because I spent it all on books. I vividly remember the copy after copy after copy we View Post