It’s Christmas time, and we have been gifted with many teachable moments through Rudolph and Santa’s reindeer. Here are just a few that have been deceptively tucked into one of my most popular products, but can really be applied in so many ways… Happy last two weeks everyone!
Tricks & Treats: A Halloween Blog Hop and Giveaway!
Happy almost Halloween everyone! I am so excited to be participating in this Halloween Blog Hop! There are lots of great teacher tips, lessons and freebies along the way, so I hope you’re able to visit each store for inspiration and (who’s kidding who!) the awesome freebies! And check this out: You’ll see the Rafflecopter Read More…
5 ways to shake things up with fun Easter-themed rhythm and rhyme!
Easter is a great time to shake off those winter blahs and breathe new life into reading with kids, especially those who have fallen into the monotony, robotic reading trap! Here are five fun ways to use rhythm and rhyme to liven things up! 1. Go back to familiar reading and do a Phrasing and Read More…
Teachers Pay Teachers, or TpT – loads of resources, many for FREE!
Have you heard of TpT, or TeachersPayTeachers.com? It’s becoming quite well known in education circles, but only a few parents know about it, and my prediction is that once more parents learn about its perks (and availability to the general public), it may crash like Twitter on Oscar night. I may become the Ellen Read More…
Simple Christmas Songs that Reinforce Early Reading Skills
Songs are a great way to help children learn and reinforce early literacy skills. Check out these three Super Simple Christmas songs from YouTube to share with your young readers!
ABCya’s early literacy games and apps
That Fun Reading Teacher’s has selected some popular (and, of course, effective!) games and apps from ABCya.com, a popular website used in schools, to share with you today that focus on early literacy development and fun! Enjoy!
Summer is a magical time for stories
Summer holidays can such a special time for kids. As the structure and expectations of the school year loosen, July and August are the perfect time to find the magic that lies in browsing through books. Summer break is the ideal time to enjoy the stories of we choose for ourselves; whether it is for Read More…
Online letter learning games and apps for kids
What child doesn’t love playing on the computer these days? (And what parent isn’t happy for a bit of time to make dinner?) Interactive computer games can add some fun variety and independence to literacy learning, and have the added bonus of modeling the proper pronunciation of letter sounds for those who may be learning English as a second language.
Online Mother’s Day fun and learning for Kids!
Springtime Songs and Poems for Children!
It is officially Spring, and what better way to usher in spring weather than with some spring songs and poems about spring weather, new life, rainbows, animals and more!
