Category Archives: Literature

It’s Playtime! Reading Activities

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This week on It’s Playtime… Reading Activities! 1. New York in Pajamarama + Cityscape Sponge Art  {What Do We Do All Day?} 2. Magic Tree House – Tree House {A Mom with a Lesson Plan} 3. The …… Read more [...]

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You be the Illustrator Book Activity

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This activity was my baby, I thought about it for months. Planned every little detail. Talked about it non stop, and then enjoyed every minute of it. Unfortunately it was very difficult to photograph. …… Read more [...]

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“How Many Feet in the Bed?” Counting Book Activity

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I love a good book activity, don’t you? This book has been in our library since my preschool teaching days and I thought it was about time we had a counting activity to go with it! Have you read How …… … Continue reading

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Dr. Seuss “There’s a Wocket in my Pocket!” Reading Activity

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I have a confession. I do NOT like Dr. Seuss books. Yes, I know I’m probably the only person who feels that way. But I don’t! I could have easily remained quiet on this subject and you would have never … Continue reading

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Literature. . .It Looked Like Spilt Milk

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This post originally appeared on June 20, 2011.  Because I am such a lover of literature, especially children’s literature, I thought it would be fun to spend some time bringing some of our favorite …… Read more [...]

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Charlotte’s Web Activity… Charlotte’s Spiderweb Pizza

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A while back I asked my little sister (a bookworm by nature) if she thought the kids were too young for me to start reading Harry Potter to them. She made the saddest face and said she really wished …… … Continue reading

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Edward the Emu…Animal Charades (DIY games for kids)

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This post originally appeared February 2012. “Edward the Emu was sick of the zoo.  There was nowhere to go, there was nothing to do.”  I could recite the entire story to you right here and …… Read more [...]

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Fingerprint Matching Game and a book review

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If you read yesterday’s book review you surely know that I am a HUGE fan of the character Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser have created. Fancy Nancy is somewhat of a celebrity in our house. I just …… Read … Continue reading

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FAIRY play and FAIRY book review

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Do you love fairies?  Then you will love this Fairy Book Review and Fairy Play!  Read on… The Book Review Too Many Fairies by Margaret Read MacDonald This book quickly became a favorite.  A …… Read more [...]

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My Friend Bear… make a paper bag teddy

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I am staring at the screen… drawing a blank.  How did I start this?  What did I include?  Which picture was first?  Any great tips?  (sigh). Are you confused?  I’ll tell you all about it.  Yesterday …… Read more [...]

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