Curriculum Review: Brave Writer –and Give Away!
From the first time that I heard the founder of Brave Writer, Julie Bogart, speak, I knew that this was not your average language arts curriculum. I could not absorb Julie’s ideas fast enough at that...
View ArticleBecoming a Reader
Guess what my 8-year-old Firefly and I did last night? We finished the very last chapter in the very last book in the Harry Potter series. We started last fall, reading the first book in the series....
View ArticleShopping Game for Learning Letters, Numbers and Sight Words
Here’s a little game we played in the grocery store today, although you could play it in any store or at home. My 3 1/2 year old is working on recognizing letters and numbers and my 6 year old is...
View ArticleFancy Feathers for Learning Sight Words
So, we’ve been kinda going crazy with popsicle sticks over here lately. If you’ve seen our grocery store game with googly eyes and pom pom popsicle sticks, then you know what I’m talking about. Well,...
View ArticleReview: More Starfall
My kids have long been fans of Starfall, a free website for preschoolers and early elementary aged kids that teaches reading and language skills. Starfall also has additional content on their More...
View ArticleWriting With Spaghetti!
You can thank my six year old daughter for this idea. Bored in a restaurant, she began to write her name on the table using spaghetti noodles. Before leaving, I scooped all the uneaten spaghetti...
View ArticleStrong, Brave, Courageous Girls: Picture Book Characters for Our Daughters
You know what we love? Books with strong, brave, courageous, funny, characters. What is even better is when they have a whole series of their own. Remember when you were a child, first discovering a...
View ArticleFoam Flower Words
Here’s a fun way to practice reading and spelling, and they are so easy to make. All you need is some colorful craft foam and a permanent marker. Spritz on a little water, and they stick to glass. Tips...
View ArticleLearning Activities With Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat
Here are some great math and literacy activities to go along with the classic Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat. Math Activities Practicing red and white patterns from Reading Confetti. Cat in the Hat busy...
View ArticleCrazy About Horses and Ponies
Little girls can go crazy for horses. Do you know any little girls like that? Maybe you were one of those little girls who just couldn’t get enough of all things equine. I have a little girl who has...
View ArticleAn Elephant and Piggie Inspired Christmas–and The Pigeon, too
We love Mo Willems books, especially Elephant and Piggie. They are a super fun series for kids who are learning to read. I think I enjoy them as much as my kids do. Gerald the Elephant and his best...
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