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
A Fine Dessert Family Dinner Book Club
Family Dinner Book Club this month is featuring blackberries as we read A Fine Dessert by Emily Jenkins. Before we jump into all details, I do want to address that this book has caused some View Post
Five Little Monkeys Puppets and Literacy Activities
Do you remember the very first book you read to your child or class of children? For me, it was Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow. The first day I brought my oldest son View Post
Muffin Tin Syllable Counting Game For Kids
I'm all about fun and playful learning games. I truly believe it's the best way for kids to learn. Each week I share hands-on activities to build literacy skills. One of my favorite tools to use View Post
Technology for Kids: Best Resources to Build Literacy Skills
Technology for kids and literacy...do those words belong in the same sentence? Yes, they do! I have scoured the digital world to find the best of the best online literacy View Post
Make Way for Ducklings ABC Activity
Wow, did you know that the beloved and classic book, Make Way for Ducklings was published 75 years ago? It makes my heart smile to think of all the generations of kids who have gotten to enjoy this View Post