Emergent writing is dependent not only on a child’s exposure to literacy activities from birth, but how they engage with those activities on a day-to-day basis. This podcast discusses the four play ‘types’ that researchers have found fit the majority of children and what this means for their learning. You can listen to this episode above, listen to […]
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Expressing Feelings on the Farm
Expressing feelings is one of the ways children learn how to deal with their emotions and become more aware of the feelings of others. However, it’s difficult for little ones to intuitively know how to express themselves constructively. That’s why it’s helpful for children to spend time intentionally thinking about different emotions and feelings. This […]
Oatmeal Apple Crisp: A Recipe for Kids
This oatmeal apple crisp recipe for kids is really great because there’s plenty even young children can do to help. Sometimes I give up when looking for recipes to make with my little ones because there’s more for the adult to do than the kids! So I’ve made up a kid-friendly recipe you can print […]
Find and Trace Numbers 1-20
Do you want to encourage your child to trace numbers? If they’re just starting out and need to consolidate their fine motor skills and confidence with numbers this activity can help! To prepare to trace numbers Just print off the colour or black and white pictures in the printable and you’re ready to go! You’ll find the […]
Ending Sounds Transportation Clip It Cards
Learning to separate out the beginning and ending sounds of words is one of those important bridging skills between knowing the alphabet (and its sounds) and starting to read. I hope your children enjoy these free transportation-themed clip it cards! Why practice ending sounds? It’s great to know the alphabet, but the alphabet alone doesn’t […]
Ant Life Cycle: First, Next, Then
Science is hugely fascinating for kids, but since I focus on math and literacy on the blog I need to find more ways to incorporate science into those two areas. So today we’re using the ant life cycle to focus on writing first, next, then, after that and finally! What you’ll need A copy of […]
School Readiness for Children, Families, Teachers and Schools #13
There is more to school readiness than a child being the right age, knowing some numbers and learning to share. School readiness is about our whole community. This post talks about the what families, early care providers, teachers and schools can do to give children the best possible start to ‘big’ school. You can listen […]
Cinderella Readers and Vocabulary Books
Everyone loves a fairy tale! In these free readers Cinderella is off to the ball so grab your wand and let’s go! What’s inside: Cinderella went to the Ball: A Reader in color and black and white. Cinderella Words: A word book in color and black and white. What you’ll need: A copy of this […]
Valentine’s Day CVC Board Game
Valentine’s Day is coming! And I know lots of teachers like to use the occasion to talk about appreciating friends and family. So here’s a free CVC board game created with a Valentine theme for you to use in your classrooms and homes while you’re heart focused! Make sure you scroll down to the end […]
Beginning Sounds Transportation Clip It Cards
If your kids love transportation, these beginning sounds clip it cards will motivate them to practice sounding out their words! What you need Download these Beginning Sounds Transportation Clip It Cards. Print the pages onto card, then cut to separate the cards and laminate them if you’d like. Grab some tiny pegs or paperclips, or […]