I'm the type of person that works bests if there is something else going on in the room while I work on a task. Background noise supports me in getting projects done. For many kids, having something View Post
Back to School: Setting Literacy Goals
Wow, it is back to school time! I spent many years in early childhood education and the first day of school each year was always always filled with excitement and a bit of anxiety. Before a new View Post
Books About Names
Picking a name for our boys required lots and lots of time and effort. It even included a massive color-coded spreadsheet prepared by my husband! We looked at countless baby name books and websites. View Post
Lego Activities that Build Reading and Writing Skills
Oh my word do we have a lot of LEGO. In fact I just returned from out of town to discover Daddy had taken the boys to the LEGO store for more bricks! But, we really do use them every day. And, we are View Post
Beginning Sounds Activity: Ice Melt and Break
Outdoor play on a hot day is a whole lot better with a block of ice. Add a little phonemic awareness learning in with this beginning sounds activity and you have a whole lot of literacy fun! Ice View Post
Writing Activities: Back to School Letter
The start of a new school year can bring a level of anxiety for kids who are starting school for the first time, moving to a new school or just adjusting to a new classroom. Sometimes as parents, we View Post
Favorite Reading Nooks for Kids
I love to see unique, creative and warm spaces for kids to read. I get great pleasure watching kids get comfortable in a reading nook and settling in with a good book. I asked our Growing Book by View Post