Today we are featuring an interactive book called Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson! It's just one of the featured book activities you'll find on Growing Book by Book. As the tree in the View Post
Alphabet Games: Runaway Letter
Alphabet games are my frequent go-to literacy activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Buying a set of magnetic letters and a magnetic easel were two of the best purchases I made for my budding View Post
Ready for Kindergarten!
Do you have a preschooler in your life? If so then, Ready for Kindergarten! by Deborah J. Stewart, MEd will be a book that will help parents, caregivers and teachers prepare children for kindergarten View Post
Reading Homework Tips for a Stress-Free School Year!
The kids are heading back to school. As an educator, I sure do miss this time of year. I love the fresh start that a new school year brings. Now is the time to tweak all the things View Post
Somewhere in the Ocean (Poppins Book Nook)
Did you have a chance to lay on the beach or explore the ocean this summer? I can't wait until my boys are a bit older and we can do some seaside exploring. This month's Poppins Book Nook featured View Post
Reading Pointers
I recently stumbled across my collection of reading pointers from my days in the classroom. I had so many and for good reason. There are lots of reading activities that you can do with a pointer. View Post
Vocabulary Learning (lessons from my 2 year-old)
How do kids learn new vocabulary? What is the best way to nurture vocabulary development? I've always had a strong interest in building vocabulary and the role it plays in becoming a proficient View Post