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Building Brains by Reading with Your Children
/in Early childhood issues, Kids, Learn, Read/by JerissaParents, did you realize that children develop essential skills that help them learn how to read long before formal reading instruction begins? These are called early literacy skills, and they include vocabulary, print motivation, phonological awareness, print awareness, letter knowledge, and narrative skills. How do children gain these skills, exactly? The answer is simple. Through […]
Building Brains by Talking With Your Children
/in Early childhood issues, Kids, Learn/by JerissaParents, did you realize that children develop essential skills that help them learn how to read long before formal reading instruction begins? These are called early literacy skills, and they include vocabulary, print motivation, phonological awareness, print awareness, letter knowledge, and narrative skills. How do children gain these skills, exactly? The answer is simple. Through […]
Fold an Origami Friend
/in Kids, Play/by ShannonThis very easy, very fun project requires nothing more than a piece of paper, something to write with, and your imagination. A few folds, some quick drawing, and you’ll have your own movable character. You can even make this project using paper from your recycling bin. (Hooray for reusing!) If you decide to go this […]
Game Time!
/in Kids, Play/by AlishaMy family loves games. Board games, card games, yard games, escape rooms… If you have a new game, we’re probably game to try it! One of my favorites growing up was a game that I called “One Word at a Time.” No game pieces are needed which makes it perfect to play on a whim. […]