My kids are obsessed with ice. On these cold days, they can find the tiniest patch of ice outside within seconds. And, don't get me started with the ice maker on our refrigerator. I'm channeling 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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My kids are obsessed with ice. On these cold days, they can find the tiniest patch of ice outside within seconds. And, don't get me started with the ice maker on our refrigerator. I'm channeling View Post

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Roses are red. Violets are blue. Learning the alphabet just got more cool. This Valentine ABC activity is the perfect way to build alphabet recognition with a holiday twist. SETTING UP THE View Post

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Ever since completing my book, Read, Create & Share: A Year of Growing with Young Children, I have been inspired to continue our acts of kindness each month. Give a Book and Treat Kindness View Post

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It's all about mittens today. The Mystery Mitten Letter Sound Game builds phonological awareness and letter/sound relationships. It's super quick, easy, and full of fun. This game builds phonemic View Post

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Do you want your kids to grow into well-read people who love to create and serve others? That is what I want for my boys! I want my kids to be kind and serve others throughout the year, not just View Post

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Do you need to make dinner tonight? What if I told you could make dinner with your kids and build their language skills at the same time. Sounds good doesn't it? Here are 14 ways to build View Post

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Are you holding a Valentine's Day party for kids? If so, then you need this alphabet game! Valentine Alphabet Bingo is a fun way to practice letter recognition and sounds with a holiday View Post