It’s often surprising how the simplest activities will keep kids engaged for the longest time! Such is the case with this simple sensory activity! Simple supplies and preparation, but the kiddos just love it!
Weekend Reads
I hope you’re enjoying your long weekend! Here are few gems you might want to check out when you find the time to sit back and take in some great reads!
No Spanking in Sweden
Gum Drop Adventures
While enjoying some family time at the cabin (the memorable scene I wrote about here) my sister-in-law pulled out a brilliant activity that I thought I would share with you all here! There were three very simple ingredients, and you don’t have to live near a specialty store to find them: [Read more…]
Preschool Themes: A Few Favorites for Fall
Even though our air conditioner is still running, I know fall has nearly arrived. I really think it is my favorite season (in spite of the fact that two of my pregnancies began in the fall and I still associate that first brisk day with a hint of nauseousness).
Saturday Pancakes and Weekend Reading: August 28, 2010
Around our house, Saturday morning pancakes have become almost sacrosanct. (Though they’ve been known to make an appearance for dinners as well.) I’ve had several people ask for the recipe lately, so I thought it would be just as easy to put it here! So start you Saturday off right by making some pancakes and enjoying some with your weekend reading. (Recipe at bottom.)
The Write Way to Read
Often, when we think of writing, we think of penmanship. We give children handwriting guides and workbooks and think we’re teaching writing. But truly writing in the context of developmental literacy is so much more. In my view, writing is a display of a composite of skills: [Read more…]
Say What? How a Preschooler’s Verbal Ability Influences Literacy.
Just over a month ago, I wrote Why We Should Use Big Words with Little Kids. I would strongly recommend reading that if you haven’t already. Today is simply an extension of that post, connecting the concepts I wrote about there, with early literacy .
Say What? How a Preschooler's Verbal Ability Influences Literacy.
Just over a month ago, I wrote Why We Should Use Big Words with Little Kids. I would strongly recommend reading that if you haven’t already. Today is simply an extension of that post, connecting the concepts I wrote about there, with early literacy .
Do You Hear That? Why Phonological Awareness is So Important for Preschoolers
Phonological Awareness is quite possibly my favorite early literacy skill to discuss. Partly because many people are already implementing it to some degree without recognizing it (remember: recognize, emphasize, maximize…), but also because many resources and studies suggest that it is the #1 predictor of reading success. Which is often surprising to people, since it has nothing to do with letters on a page.
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