Look up. It's an airplane. Today we are building phonemic awareness with paper airplanes. I think I hear some cheers out there. Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and orally produce View Post
The Tale of Peter Rabbit ABC Carrot Patch
I say, “Beatrix Potter.” You say, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit!” Yep, it's a classic book for kids. And this month it is our featured book for Virtual Book Club for Kids. We have a super cute carrot View Post
James Herriot’s Treasury for Children Family Dinner Book Club
Let's get ready for a brand-new Family Dinner Book Club . This month we are featuring the Newbery Award Winner, Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena. We have lots of ideas to plan your View Post
A Week of Dr. Seuss Activities
Do you love to celebrate books with your kids? March 2nd is Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America Day. Many of us will be planning fun Dr. Seuss themed literacy activities, writing projects, View Post
Tic Tac Toe Spatial Orientation
Are you directionally challenged when traveling somewhere new? Stop for a moment and think about everything you need to consider when you are trying to drive to a new restaurant, doctor's office or a View Post
8 Must Have Items for Learning Your ABCs
Learning your ABCs should be fun and playful. I've found that toddlers and preschoolers (really any age!) learn best through hands-on play that also includes lots of conversation with others to learn View Post
Cast a Sound with a Fairy Tale Wand
Once upon a time, there was a child who loved listening to fairy tales. She pretended to be Cinderella, Rapunzel and Snow White. She always dreamed of having her own magic fairy tale wand to cast View Post