An author reading their picture book aloud brings an extra dimension to experiencing a story. Often, authors will share background information about how the story came to be, little Easter eggs to View Post
Race to the Cone Syllable Counting Game
Have a little warm-weather fun with this syllable counting game. We're playing Race to the Cone to build phonological awareness. Syllable Counting Game- Race to the Cone This game builds awareness View Post
How to Pick a Book to Read to a Class
Planning a read-aloud for the classroom or a story time at the library requires us to consider some important features of books. There are so many amazing books for kids but not all of them fit the View Post
Printable Books
Let's talk printable books...so many uses and so many options. Let's sort it all out. Let's explore this early literacy resource to use with young children. Uses of Printable Books Full View Post
Favorite Literacy Ideas
It is always so fun to see which early literacy ideas are the most popular each year. Today I'm sharing the top 10 posts ever on Growing Book by Book. You will find reading activities, View Post
Tractor Alphabet Activity
Load up the tractor and getting ready to pull your ABCs with this tractor alphabet activity. It's a fun and playful way to build letter recognition. Tractor Pull ABC Activity Full Disclosure: This View Post
Circle Time Name Games and Songs
Circle time is a wonderful time for building community and early literacy skills. And, learning names fits perfectly for both goals. Enjoy using these circle time name games and songs with your View Post