Category Archives: Reading

Summer Reading ~ Library Tour

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As a quick reminder, I have been working with two of my favorite Moms to create a  Summer Reading series just for you. Jamie from Hands On: As We Grow, Alissa from Creative with Kids and I will be …… Read more [...]

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MiniFigure storytelling

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Storytelling is big at our house. Legos are big at our house. The two were destined to merge at some point. Well today is the day! MiniFigure  Storytelling When I started this activity I had three …… Read more [...]

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Summer Reading ~ Making Quiet Reading a Priority

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I am BEYOND excited about today. I’ve been working on a little something behind the scenes and it’s just for you. Well you and anyone who gets within ear shot of me. I’m that excited. Today is the very …… … Continue reading

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D.I.Y Dry Erase Board and 4 ways to use it

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How to Make a DIY Dry Erase Board A while back I came across a really great idea for turning an old picture frame into a writing practice tool. All you do is put writing paper inside instead of a … Continue reading

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Spring Activities… Reading Pointer & Bookmark

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It’s spring. It’s beautiful outside and we are enjoying it! Today was the perfect day to throw a blanket on the lawn and get creative. At school Big M uses craft sticks as a reading pointer. I love the …… … Continue reading

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It’s Playtime! Letter Activities

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This week on It’s Playtime… Letter Activities 1. Alphabet Goo {Learn with Play at Home} 2. Letter Recognition Game {Fantastic Fun and Learning} 3. Catching the Letter N {A Mom with a Lesson …… Read more [...]

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Sight words and Spelling words Tic Tac Toe

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My Little M loves classic games. She loves Memory, Go Fish, Hangman and of course Tic Tac Toe! Anytime I can modify one of her favorites into a sight word game it’s a major score! This week we have been … Continue reading

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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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