If you have a beginning reader, you know that sight words are a big part of the early reading process. Sight words help children gain confidence as they read, and increase a child’s reading speed and comprehension. Kids learn better when they’re having fun, which is why we love adding different games for […]
Learning with Legos: Sentence Building Activity
If you find yourself constantly stepping over red, blue, and yellow plastic bricks, then chances are you have a Lego fan living in your home. The plastic bricks are not only fun to build with, but Legos are perfect for hands-on learning that your child will love. In fact, you can use them for some […]
Teaching Letters and Numbers with 40+ Hands-On Activities
Looking for a fun way to teach letters and numbers? I am so excited to be able to introduce you to a great new book that I helped co-author — ABCs & 123s: 40+ Hands-On Play Activities to Build Letter, Number, and Shape Skills. If you’ve ever googled how to teach my child abc’s […]
How to Make Reading Fun
The early reading stage can influence how kids feel about reading later on in life. When mine were learning to read, I wanted to make sure that they grew up loving books. So, I went on a journey to discover how to make reading fun for both of them. Affiliate links are used below. See […]
Early Reading Scavenger Hunt
I love to read. My husband loves to read. Our son loves books and is excited to finally be starting to read. The other day my daughter caught me off guard with, “Mommy, I hate just sitting and trying to sound out words.” I could have panicked, I mean, how can she hate […]