get kids to read: Kindle eBooks for reluctant readers These days, with school in full swing and cool ‘big guy’ neighbors across the street and a travel soccer …Read moreget kids to read: Kindle eBooks for reluctant readers
learn with seashells: letters and sight words Huge thanks to an extraordinary educator and parent, Kim Vij, for guest posting for us for this final Rockstar Sunday of the summer. Kim is a great …Read morelearn with seashells: letters and sight words
teach letter sounds using 26 kid-centered photos We’re thrilled to share another Rockstar Sunday guest post with you–this time from a multi-talented blogger, Viviana. Viviana is a mom …Read moreteach letter sounds using 26 kid-centered photos
what to say when kids make reading mistakes originally published on 8/5/10 but sharing again because we all need these refreshers. . . So what should you say when a child makes …Read morewhat to say when kids make reading mistakes
create a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library Kids can be a little silly when it comes to picking out their own books at the library. Where some can easily head right on over to the section …Read morecreate a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library
10 ways to create a literacy rich environment The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by Kate of An Everyday Story. Kate is a former teacher who now homeschools her two littles using …Read more10 ways to create a literacy rich environment
gallon ziploc bag activities for preschoolers The following rockstar guest post is written by Barb of A Life in Balance. Barb has a ton of awesome ideas, and you should totally check out her …Read moregallon ziploc bag activities for preschoolers
25+ playful preschool activities eBook For many families, preschool ends this week or next, which means that 3-5 year olds will be home, hanging around, and looking for some …Read more25+ playful preschool activities eBook
the ONLY thing parents need to know during read-alouds What should parents know about read-alouds? What must every read-aloud have? Should parents memorize a list of strategies, techniques, or …Read morethe ONLY thing parents need to know during read-alouds
sweet, sparkly flower craft for kids: read, learn, create The following sweet, springtime guest post is written by the incredibly creative mom and teacher, Kristina Buskirk, of Toddler Approved. Toddler …Read moresweet, sparkly flower craft for kids: read, learn, create
mcgraw-hill education and NCFL: spread the word campaign March is a super-exciting month as far as reading and literacy are concerned. There’s a lot of happy going on–a …Read moremcgraw-hill education and NCFL: spread the word campaign
money poems, money songs: fun ways to teach kids about money originally published on 5.14.10 Maddy’s been learning about money in school. Pennies, nickels, dimes–and …Read moremoney poems, money songs: fun ways to teach kids about money
early literacy game for kids: read a word, build a snowman originally published December 20, 2009 We have had a ton of snow dropped on us in the last two days; clearly, my kiddos have snow on the …Read moreearly literacy game for kids: read a word, build a snowman
10 must-read multicultural children’s books Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day, and we are celebrating diversity in children’s …Read more10 must-read multicultural children’s books
phonemic awareness and classification with zoo magazine pictures The following guest post is written by the amazing Aubrey of Montessori Mischief. If ever you wanted to know about Montessori education, do check her …Read morephonemic awareness and classification with zoo magazine pictures
word building, letter writing, stamping to spell Originally published on 2.23.11 but republished because it’s that important. During Maddy’s homework time …Read moreword building, letter writing, stamping to spell
books as gifts: holiday ideas for kids For any occasion, books are my go-to gift. From baby showers to birthdays, graduations from preschool or highschool, for …Read morebooks as gifts: holiday ideas for kids
important early literacy terms that every parent needs to know Originally posted on ABC & 123, 4/05/10 & on teachmama.com on 5/10/10. Sharing again because. . . well, it’s totally worth your …Read moreimportant early literacy terms that every parent needs to know
tips and tricks for teaching emergent readers (with free printable early reader books!) The following guest post is written by the incredibly talented (and busy!) Anna of The Measured Mom. Anna is a former classroom teacher, currently a …Read moretips and tricks for teaching emergent readers (with free printable early reader books!)
quick and easy halloween ghost cookies October has been an incredibly busy month for us, with me finishing up two classes on top of all of my other normal work. However, our crazy …Read morequick and easy halloween ghost cookies