Did You Know?
Reading to your child at an early age is one of the best ways to prepare your child for school.
More than 80% of a child’s brain is formed during the first three years of life. What a child experiences during this small window of time is critical.
Reading to your child for 15 minutes each day exposes him to over one million new words a year.
Children that are read to early on tend to perform better academically throughout their school years.
5 Things You Can Teach Your Child as You Read Thelma the Unicorn
Meet Thelma, the pony that longs to be a unicorn. When she plays the role of a unicorn, her as sparkly horn and glittery mane are loved by everyone. Thelma is not your average unicorn; she's a special character that captures the imagination of children and adults alike. This story makes it easy discuss big themes including friendship, self-acceptance, and accepting what you already have.
This Story Gets Kids Excited about Learning to Read!
Rhythm and Rhyme Reading Readiness, Learning to Read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Early literacy activities, preparing kids for kindergarten make learning fun!
5 Things You Can Teach Your Child as You Read this Book Together
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes resonates with preschoolers on so many levels. By reading Chrysanthemum, you not only share an enjoyable story but you also have the opportunity to address important themes including kindness, self-confidence, empathy, and bullying.
Listed below are 5 educational topics that are easy to teach in as you read this book with your child.
I’m Just a Little Obsessed
I squealed when I heard about The Read-Aloud Family and now feel the need I to gush not only about the book, but also about its author, Sarah Mackenzie. I love everything about this book and I totally agree with where this woman's head is at. She’s written a book about what truly matters not only to her, but also her entire family.
I Wish I’d Had This!
I wish that I'd had this when my own children were young. I would love to see how their answers changed over time. Wait, maybe I should have purchased additional copies so that I could take it all the way through each child's 8th year (I'd probably start at age 3).
There are Lies & There are “Sweet Little Lies”
I’ve come to believe that there are LIES and there are "sweet little lies". I never told my kids flat out LIES, but I did tell a few "sweet little lies". I started thinking about this yesterday when a student shared with me that her mom told her that whenever the ice cream truck was playing music, it meant they were out of ice cream for the day.
I'm sorry, but that's pure GENIUS!
5 Ways This Story Can Help Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten
Whistle for Willie is one of many books by Ezra Jack Keats that feature Peter as the main character. Not only does this book entertain, but it also provides a rich learning experience for preschoolers. By reading this book, parents can actively engage their children in conversations that promote literacy, problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and the development of a positive attitude towards learning.