Do you ever find yourself reciting any of these lines? "I love my white shoes." "My buttons, my buttons, my four groovy buttons." "Because it's all good." "Give it your all, give it your all. At View Post
The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas Book and Ornament
The Christmas tree is up, but bare. It's time for our yearly family tradition to begin. Since my oldest son was two, we have let the kids make the ornaments for the tree. Each year, our tree is View Post
The Three Little Kittens Rhyming Mittens
Do you remember that little rhyme about the three little kittens who lost their mittens so they weren't going to get any pie? Today, we are helping those little kittens find their mittens and helping View Post
Exploring the Alphabet with Your 5 Senses
Next to books, magnetic alphabet letters are my favorite literacy tool. We have used our set over and over again since my kids were toddlers. This week the Early Childhood Education Team is View Post
Turkey Counting Rhyme
Rhyming, turkeys, counting... Yes, yes, yes! I've got all those things for you today. Build phonological skills with this hands-on playdough activity perfect for the Thanksgiving season. This View Post
7 Ways to Grow a Reader on a Neighborhood Walk
I thought we were getting a little fresh air and burning off some preschool boy energy. As long as there isn't a windchill below zero or it is not pelting a pounding rain, we try to get outside every View Post
What is Phonological Awareness?
"How do I help my child get ready to read?" This is the question that I get asked the most often. My first answer is to read books each day with your child. The second thing I share is to play LOTS View Post