Let's face it: the letters of the alphabet are the building blocks of the English language. They are. The ABCs are among the most important things our children will learn when they're young, and the good news is that they're something that families can very easily help children learn. But how should you teach kids the ABCs? Where should you begin and when should you start? What kinds of supplies do you need? How much time do you need? Really, it's pretty simple, friend. … [Read more...]
alphabet egg hunt: uppercase and lowercase letter match
Originally published on April 2, 2013, but republished today because it totally rocks. Kids need to learn the letters of the alphabet. And even if we play with the letters for ten minutes a day, it adds up--and before we know it, our kids will be ready for success in reading and in school. It's a perfect time of the year to throw in some sneaky before-nap or after naptime learning for our little ones, and though I know finding time can often be difficult, here's an easy one for you: … [Read more...]
go on an ABC hunt | reading tip 11 #raiseareader
As parents, we teach out kids so many foundational skills. We teach them to sleep, to walk, to eat, and to talk. We teach them how to dress, to tie shoes, to maintain healthy habits, and to stay organized. However, sometimes parents feel like teaching the 'school' things--like letters and numbers--is not their job. But it is, friends. It really is. And the more parents who jump on board with teaching the basics like the letters of the alphabet and numbers, the … [Read more...]
alphabet hunt: on the road abc fun
This is one of my first ever posts, and it's one that I have shared hundreds of times. It was originally published on January 17, 2009, but I'm re-sharing it today with a few more photos and better links to the download. Enjoy! Have you heard about our simple but seriously fun Alphabet Hunt? Our fun way of searching for the uppercase or lowercase letters of the alphabet? Here it is: Today was a hectic travel day for us, but I was determined to use our travel window more wisely than I … [Read more...]
photo books for kids and family: 15 best, coolest, most clever and creative
I'm a hardcore fan of the photo book. Actually, I'm a fan of any book, but photo books have a special spot in my heart because I love to make them, and I love to get them. And? They have happily replaced the ole book o' photos that once took me for-ev-er and a day to assemble. Photo books are super as gifts, and they're super as learning tools for kids. Once you get those creative juices flowin' you can really come up with some pretty awesome ways to use photo … [Read more...]
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 friend of mine, and I am continually amazed by her creativity and ideas over on the blog she writes, The Educators' Spin on It, along with her pal, the awesome Amanda Boyarshinov. These two ladies are rocking it over on Pinterest with 1.5 million--yes, million!--followers. Go find them. And then follow them. You'll be glad you did. Today, Kim … [Read more...]
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 of two and the creator of Totschooling, a blog filled with cool printables and tons of early education ideas. I'm thrilled she's sharing this post with u s. Teach Letter Sounds Using 26 Kid-Centered Photos, by Viviana Hi! I'm Viviana, a mom to two little girls – a toddler and a preschooler. We do a lot of early learning activities that I … [Read more...]
play with letters or numbers: cool summer learning for kids
The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by a woman whose third language is English and who has two little ones and two rockstar blogs. Birute Efe writes Playtivities which is full of fun toy-making, learning, and creative parenting ideas, and she writes Attach From Scratch, a blog full of attachment parenting, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and all that fun stuff. Pretty impressive, I know. Today, Birute is sharing a quick and fun way that you can help your kiddos learn a little … [Read more...]
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 blog. Gallon bag activities. Plastic bag activities. Ziploc or Ziplock or Glad or store brand, it doesn't matter. All you need is a large-sized plastic bag with a tight seal to totally rock these activities. Your preschooler will totally heart you. We promise. ____________________ Gallon Ziplock Bag Activities for Preschoolers, by Barb … [Read more...]
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 fun. Preschool's almost out. Seriously. And it means that moms and dads will need things to do with their kiddos. Parents need activities that can keep those preschoolers' brains moving, hands drawing, and creativity flowing. Activities that are easy and fun to prepare. Activities that count. Parents need activities that will get those kiddos ready for the … [Read more...]
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 brain. So I knew that if I wanted to sneak in a little bit of early literacy learning over here while we were stuck in the house, I had to capitalize on their current love interest: snow! Sure, we've been reading, coloring, and playing with Legos (and don't get me wrong--along with our fair share of teasing, arguing, and crying), but those sight words … [Read more...]
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