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May 23, 2013

Top Dr. Seuss Themed Activities

Oh the Places You'll Go

Today is Dr. Seuss's Birthday and, to celebrate, it's Read Across America Day. We're enjoying the day by having a "book day" as my kids are calling it. Dr. Seuss books are strewn all over the floor and my budding writers are coming up with all kinds of interesting stories of their own. One of the … [Read more...]

How to Make a Laminated Alphabet

How to Make a Laminated Alphabet

One of the most effective tools I have for teaching my kids letter recognition has been a simple laminated alphabet. This cost me under $5 to put together and we've used it for numerous activities, from making play dough letters to tracing over each letter with a white board marker. This is so … [Read more...]

Must-Have Products for Early Readers

Products for early readers

I love new readers. It's so much fun to watch as kids grasp concepts that they once thought were well beyond their reach. Reading opens up so many things to kids and reading ability will play a huge role in your child's future academic success. As a former teacher and a homeschooling mom to 3 … [Read more...]

Dough Letters – Early Literacy Activity for Preschoolers

Play-Doh Letters

Sometimes the simplest activities are the ones that appeal to preschoolers the most. This early literacy activity is one that we turn to over and over again because it's always such a hit and it does a great job teaching letter recognition in a hands-on way. A while back I made a laminated … [Read more...]

Use a Little Creativity to Encourage Your Child to Read

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As an author of a children’s book, I’ve met many parents who lament their child’s lack of interest in reading.  Invariably, I’m asked for any tips on how to get him (yes, it’s usually a boy) to sit down and read for more than three minutes.  There is no formula to building a love of … [Read more...]