Do you remember the very first book you read to your child or class of children? For me, it was Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow. The first day I brought my oldest son View Post
Muffin Tin Syllable Counting Game For Kids
I'm all about fun and playful learning games. I truly believe it's the best way for kids to learn. Each week I share hands-on activities to build literacy skills. One of my favorite tools to use View Post
Make Way for Ducklings ABC Activity
Wow, did you know that the beloved and classic book, Make Way for Ducklings was published 75 years ago? It makes my heart smile to think of all the generations of kids who have gotten to enjoy this View Post
There’s a Shark in the Sea Beginning Sounds Song
Sharks are a fascinating topic in our house. Today we are working on beginning sounds with a shark twist to develop phonological awareness. We created There's a Shark in the Sea Beginning Sounds View Post
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs Sensory Retelling Activity
This month the Virtual Book Club for Kids team has come up with some super creative activities that correlate with Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems. I'm sharing a hands-on button View Post
Backyard Fairy Garden Storytelling
The sky is pure blue with a few wispy clouds traveling across from time to time. The temperature is a perfect 73 degrees. And, my kids are having an afternoon of pure imagination and View Post
Monster Truck Phonics Jump
The most popular post on Growing Book by Book this year is a list of Literacy Ideas for Cars and Trucks. We are adding to that list today with a Monster Truck Phonics Jump. It's perfect for building View Post