Learning to sound out letters is one aspect of learning to read. Remembering the details and re-telling stories is another aspect of learning to read that is just as important. Being able to remember the story, characters, and events in a story aid in reading comprehension. This DIY Storytelling Necklace Inspired by Goodnight Moon combines creativity and story-retelling skills in an activity that your kids will love and remember. This article contains amazon affiliate links. This ... Read more...
14 Crafts and Activities with Plastic Eggs
My kids love to hide our plastic eggs in the yard and around the house. They take turns hiding and searching at least once a day in the weeks leading up to Easter. Pretend egg hunts are just one way to re-use plastic eggs. Here is an awesome collection of fun and learning crafts and activities to make using plastic eggs. 14 Crafts and Activities with Plastic Eggs If you are hoping to use your plastic eggs to work on some beginning literacy skills, here is a great Literacy ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 10}
How did the time change go at your house this weekend? I have a feeling we'll be using our Morning Routine Checklist to get us moving this week. Can you believe spring is just around the corner? Here are some St. Patrick's Day Activities to have fun with after school this week. Plus here are several Rainbow Activities too. What are you looking forward to doing the most this spring with your child? After School Linky Party {Week ... Read more...
14 Easter Learning Activities for Kids
Easter is a time for bunnies and chicks, new beginnings, and a lot of pretty pastel colors. You can spin your crafts and activities into learning games for an added educational benefit. Here are our favorite 14 Easter Learning Activities for kids. Easter Learning Activities for Kids Practice learning to spell with word families and this CVC Word Family Easter Egg Puzzle from 3 Dinosaurs Be active and work on your flexibility with Yoga Poses for Spring from Kids Yoga ... Read more...
Selecting, Limiting, and Displaying Books for Toddlers
We all know that reading to your toddler is vital for vocabulary development, early literacy skills, and bonding with caregivers. Sometimes it is easy to collect a bunch of books that just sit on your shelves. In many instances, fewer books on your child’s bookshelves mean more reading. Fewer Books = More Reading As a former kindergarten teacher and Reading specialist, now a stay-at-home mom to three little ones, I am here today to give you some practical tips for choosing the best ... Read more...
READ… Every Child, Every Parent, Every Day
Before elementary school. Before kindergarten. Before preschool. Children are learning. Not just learning; they are building the foundations that will support their education for years to come. Science has proved that birth to age 5 is perhaps the most important period of development in a child’s life. That’s why The Educators' Spin On It in Florida has joined the Read Aloud 15 MINUTES National Campaign. The Campaign wants all parents to know: If you wait, it’s too late. "From birth ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 9}
Do you find that After School Activities are a bit overwhelming this time of year? It's a sign that it must be March! Hello there March, how did you get here so quickly? With our bigger kids it's even time for formalized testing to take place which cases a bit of anxieties at home and school. I'd love to just encourage you to slow down and READ... every child, every parent, every day. I know it sounds simple but reading can be such a powerful way to find peace and ... Read more...
Top 10 Educational Products featured at EdExpo2015
Are you looking for top educational products for your school or home? Here's a look at the Top 10 Educational Products to use with your child or students. I had the chance this past weekend to attend EDExpo2015 in Atlanta. While there I visited each of the vendors' exhibits to see the largest selection of education products and resources. Yeap, you guessed it, I was pretty much in teacher heaven. EDexpo connected buyers and sellers to the largest and most comprehensive distribution ... Read more...
Tips for Bringing More Science Into Every Day | Kids Science Activities
Fostering an interest in science is an important task for parents and teachers of young children. Here are a few tips and tricks for helping her kids love science. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon products for your convenience.. Tips for Bringing More Science Into Every Day Science is right up there with Math on the dreaded subjects list. But once the science bug bites you there is no escaping it. It is a fascinating journey that walks you through labyrinths that bring ... Read more...
7 Sensory Activities for Easter
Activate your senses this Easter with these 7 sensory activities for kids. These would make a great sensory table for your preschool classroom or even stations for an Easter playdate with friends. Try one a day for the next 7 days of sensory play! Sensory Activities for Easter Play and Learning Dig your hands into this Jelly Bean Sensory Bin from Stir the Wonder. What sounds do they make as you pour and scoop them? Explore the sense of paint on your fingers ... Read more...
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