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With the new Common Core Standards being introduced in most states across the country next year, in ELA (English Language Arts), you will start to see a HUGE push for your children to start reading many more non-fictional texts. Non-fiction [...]
One of my favorite children’s books is the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” “If You Give a Pig a Pancake,” “If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” and “If You Give a Cat a Cupcake” books by Laura [...]
Even though it is only the middle of March, in your child’s classroom, he/she is most likely starting to gear up for the EOG (end of grade tests) that usually take place in May. As a teacher, parents would often [...]
It might be a little early for the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but, with all of this warm weather I just couldn’t resist reading books all about spring! In my classroom right now, my Pre-K students are learning [...]
Friday, March 2nd was not only the world famous Dr. Seuss’ birthday, but also “Read Across America Day” in schools across the country AND the opening of the new Dr. Seuss animated movie, “The Lorax!” “The Lorax” was the Dr. [...]
Looking for some educational activities that will keep your children warm this winter? How about reading the story “Stone Soup” as a family? This story is about a couple of hungry travelers who stumble upon a village. They expect the [...]
A great book series for older kids to get into are the “Secret Series” by Pseudonymous Bosch. This series has everything from action/adventure, friendship, mystery, and even a little magic! Currently, there are 5 books in this series, starting with [...]
One of my favorite holiday stories growing up was, “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” by Dr. Seuss. Reading this book with your child would be a great way to not only incorporate practicing his/her literacy skills, but it is also [...]
Play is the primary means in which children learn about their body movements and capabilities. In early childhood, play is equivalent to work for a parent. Not only does play have a cognitive effect on a child’s brain, but it [...]
There is typically a sensitive period between the ages of 3 and 5 years old, where children become curious about reading and writing. At this age, children are looking at picture books and listening to stories being read aloud to [...]
