During the cold winter months, we are always looking for fun indoor activities. Today, I have a snowball toss game that will help children practice reading sight words too. This is just one of the View Post
3 Family Reading Rituals
Have you ever thought about incorporating reading rituals in your daily or weekly routine? Rituals are important traditions in many cultures and religions. They help us to feel connected, grounded View Post
Introducing Family Dinner Book Club
I am so excited to tell you about an upcoming project that I've been working on behind the scenes for a few months now! Family Dinner Book Club will debut on January 1, 2014. Many of you have View Post
Elf on the Shelf Ideas- Read Books!
We love Christmas books and activities in our house! Last year we did an ABC Your Way to Christmas. We read 26 books and completed 26 family activities to go along with each book. This year, we 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