Learning to read is a process that is spread out over many years. No one program or activity will teach your child how to read. It is a combination of developing a love for reading and teaching different aspects of reading that will help your child learn. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. You know how your child will learn best and will be able to adapt these different activities to fit their needs and abilities. Each child learns at his own pace and I ... Read more...
Search Results for: house
Wood floors and coffee cake – the Natural Playscape Way
What I love about a natural playscape is that they are always changing. Bamboo rods can be turned into almost anything with the help of an amazing husband and dad. Inspiring Creativity with a Natural Playscape Natural playscapes are outdoor play areas designed to encourage children to explore and engage with nature. These playscapes often feature elements such as trees, rocks, water, and sand, as well as natural materials that children can use to build and create. Some of our current ... Read more...
Literacy Connections: Save Your Halloween Costumes for Playtime
Don't put away those Halloween Costumes yet! It's time to make Literacy Connections! My daughter had a very descriptive idea of what she wanted to be this year for Halloween. She wanted to be Jessie from Toy Story. I'm not sure where it started from, as we've only watched the movie a handful of times, but something in that character "Jessie" sparked her curiosity and imagination. Two things we encourage in our house! Using Halloween Costumes for Literacy Connections Costumes ... Read more...
Baby Time: Snuggle Up And Read
Set aside time for reading every day with your baby — even if it's only a few minutes. Babies love books with bright colors, baby faces, flaps, textures or simple activities. You might find yourself reading the same book over and over, which is normal and good, they learn from repetition. Babies love when you add facial expressions, sound effects and voices for various characters. My advice is to set aside a special time every day in your schedule for storytime as ... Read more...
Halloween Story Writing
Tips for teaching kids to learn to write this Halloween... use stickers! Here's how to encourage your child to write their own story with Halloween stickers. I loved Amanda's Afterschool Express Post last week about teaching writing with beginning writers. Her little one expresses herself so freely in writing, I love it! My daughter is also in Kindergarten but is more reserved with her writing and needs a little encouragement. She really wants us to help her spell the words and we're ... Read more...