Surviving Motherhood One Mess at a Time
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...]
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...]
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...]
Time is a tricky concept for preschoolers to understand. Developmentally, they are still learning to have patience (although let’s face it, most adults haven’t quite mastered that lesson yet either). Learning the days of the weeks and months of the year is an important skill for preschoolers, … [Read more...]
Preschoolers are naturally curious about their own name which is why it is often one of the first things that they learn to write and is one of the first steps in early preschool literacy. Using a laminated name tag for your preschooler can be a great tool to help preschoolers learn to write their … [Read more...]
Make these easy stand up Hearts for Valentine’s Day, a quick project that almost anyone can do, and a nice alternative to the regular Valentine’s Day card.
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