C...A...T, B...U...G.....My oldest son is in the midst of learning to decode cvc words. Beginning readers need lots of practice building phonics skills. But, it can get pretty tedious blending words View Post
A Chair For My Mother Family Dinner Book Club
Do you love to eat, read, and spend time with your family? That is what Family Dinner Book Club is all about. This month, Family Dinner Book Club features A Chair For My Mother by Vera B. View Post
Beginning Sounds Activity: Leaf Sticker Tree
Fall is in the air! The leaves are changing colors and it's time to break out the autumn activities. Here is a beginning sounds activity that pairs beautifully with Lois Ehlert's book, Leaf Man. View Post
Clipboard Phonics Sheets
Are you working with a beginning reader? It's amazing to watch new readers figure out the code, blend words, and begin to read. Learning to read with a strong foundation in phonics is necessary for View Post
Preschool Science Books
Has a preschooler ever asked you, "Why?" or "What is this for?" or "Do....?" Preschoolers are naturally inquisitive and generally have a thirst for all things science related. But, sometimes it can View Post
All Around the Apple Tree Song and Rhyming Activity
A crisp breeze blows through the air, the leaves flutter to the ground, and the juicy crunchy apples bend down ready to be picked. It's apple season time! Gather the kids for an apple tree View Post
The Bear Ate Your Sandwich Activities
Book activities that promote a love of reading just make me beam. Have you read The Bear Ate Your Sandwich? I've got some great activities that you can do with the kids to help celebrate with View Post