Kids who know about their world will naturally care for it more too. Little Pim is a language … [Read more...]
how to help kids with articulation (you CAN help!)
As an educator and parent, I've always had an ear for the way my kiddos learned language, spoke, and … [Read more...]
how to develop language through play
I'm excited to share a few posts I've written that focus on developing children's language through … [Read more...]
new for us friday: LeapFrog Story Time Pad (& giveaway!)
This New For Us Friday, I'm totally excited about a new product from LeapFrog designed especially … [Read more...]
national book festival and gala: what I learned
My most favorite night of the year was last Friday night: The National Book Festival Gala. The … [Read more...]
target’s read with me (with iPad and children’s books giveaway!)
Many thanks for the enthusiastic response to this giveaway. The contest is now closed, and … [Read more...]
just 1 book: author guest post–tara mcclintick (and book giveaway)
I'm so excited to share an especially interesting just 1 book guest post by a fellow educator and … [Read more...]
farm-full of rich vocabulary words
I always cringe when I hear parents talking in baby voices and using baby words when interacting … [Read more...]
let’s get to the bottom of sounds
Everything that I do as a Reading Specialist, when I tutor with any student, is assessment driven. … [Read more...]
age-appropriate speech sounds
As a Reading Specialist and English teacher, I am always looking for ways to make learning to … [Read more...]
we need some balance here
We love the Balanced Literacy Framework. It is the type of Language Arts program we hope and pray … [Read more...]