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The Vital Importance of a Strong Foundation: Why Early Learning Matters

November 5, 2014 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Child Development & DAP, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized 14 Comments

Foundation 3

“We’re building a home up the street.”

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The Book with No Pictures

October 8, 2014 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers 5 Comments

It’s such an unassuming cover.  White with black words.  The Book with No Pictures* by BJ Novak.  (Yes, that BJ Novak). (*affiliate link)

Book with No Pictures

The kids didn’t look impressed.

“We’re going to trick Dad into reading that tonight,” I whispered to my oldest, as I bustled about the kitchen making dinner.

“What?  Why do we need to trick him?”

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What Are You Reading? Not Just Cute Book List Additions

July 9, 2014 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Uncategorized 3 Comments

Book List

If you haven’t been over to my Book List lately, you may want to hop over and take a peek!  There are a few new additions of books I’ve found fascinating and inspiring, and I want to share a few of them with you here.

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How To Turn Photography Into A Personalized Learning Opportunity With Your Kids – Part 2

May 15, 2014 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Here’s the promised second installment from the fabulous Beryl Young, creator of Momtographie*.  (Find Part 1 here.)

Using photos to teach

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Teach Your Baby to Read in His Sleep* (*sort of)

March 20, 2014 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Child Development & DAP 6 Comments

Teach Your Child to Read in His Sleep

A recent study published by literacy expert Dr. Susan B. Neuman in the Journal of Educational Psychology, has asserted (yet again) that babies do not actually learn to read by watching videos, staring at flashcards, or chewing on any other part of a bundle marketed as educational media for babies.

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Book Activity: Horton Hears a Who

February 24, 2014 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Learning through Play and Experience 2 Comments

Horton Hears a Who

Horton Hears a Who is a Dr. Seuss classic, with revived interest from the younger generation thanks to Hollywood.  This story is a great tale of the commitment and unselfishness of Horton, and the importance of cooperation and individual contribution from the Who’s.

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It’s OK NOT to Share Section 1: What’s This Talk About Stealing Play?

January 28, 2014 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Child Development & DAP, Learning through Play and Experience 17 Comments

read along sized

I love the phrase Heather uses in this first chapter.

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Book Diversity

January 20, 2014 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Celebrate!, Child Development & DAP 4 Comments

In honor of Dr. King’s birthday, I wanted to reshare this post from two years ago.

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The Joy and Power of True PRE-Literacy

December 9, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Child Development & DAP 12 Comments

I’m thrilled to introduce Heather Shumaker as today’s guest writer.  I have really loved connecting with her and I can’t wait to let you know what we’ve been working on for all of you!  For now I’ll tell you this:  You do not want to miss out on tomorrow’s post!  Today, however, I just want you to enjoy what Heather’s put together for you!

family

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Book+ Gifts! Literacy-Inspired Christmas Gifts Kids Will Love!

December 2, 2013 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Uncategorized 7 Comments

Books Plus Image

I love giving books as presents!  It’s one gift my boys can count on for just about every holiday.  But one of my favorite things to do is to pair a book with another gift.  Each item is great on its own, but together they come to life!  Here are a few of my favorites for this holiday season (includes affiliate links):

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In early education, there is too much distance between what we know and what we do. I bridge the gaps that exist between academia, decision-makers, educators, and parents so that together, we can improve the quality of early education while also respecting and protecting the childhood experience.

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