Learning about short vowel sounds is part of a great foundation in early literacy. After all, when we teach early readers to decode CVC words, the short vowel sound in the center is what separates the two consonants. But early learners tend to remember concepts best when they get to incorporate movement in each lesson. Keep Reading…
A to Z Race! Finish the Alphabet Worksheets for Kids
When I was young, I remember learning how to recite the alphabet in order with the ABC song. Actually, I think every child born before 1985 or so learned it that way. I thought I could teach my kids the alphabet in the same way. And they did learn to recite the song. But, whenKeep Reading…
Ice Cream Printable Summer Reading Log
Summer is here! It’s been a very long wait. Very, very, very long. Really felt like last winter was the longest in history. We try to keep our kids learning and reading over the summer, but even that can get a little boring if we’re not careful. So, I thought they’d have a little moreKeep Reading…
Phonics Fun! Printable Phonics Flashcards for Kids
Phonics are kind of a controversial topic in education these days. Some kids learn to read without ever practicing phonics, but some benefit by learning to master common phonics skills. Personally, I’m for whatever helps a child learn to read. Some of my kids took to reading right away. Others learned beginning sounds, digraphs, andKeep Reading…
How to Teach Your Child to Read In 7 Easy Steps
Learning to read is one of the most important and celebrated milestones in education. And with good reason! If you can read, you can do anything else you want in life. If we want our kids to become readers for life, though, we have to start teaching them to love reading while they’re young. ThereKeep Reading…
Ocean Commotion: Number and Literacy Playdough Mats
I’ve always had a special place in my heart for the coast. I grew up near it and the smell of sea air is basically the best scent on earth (in my humble opinion). Kids love the ocean too! And that’s why I thought that the ocean would be a fun theme for a newKeep Reading…
Rhyme Time! Printable Rhyming Literacy Puzzles for Kids
My little one has taken to reading much quicker than I imagined. I hoarded so many books for learning to read with the specific intention of using them with her. And then she never needed a single one. Go figure. One thing that has been a little difficult for her to grasp, though, is rhyming.Keep Reading…