Category Archives: Language

Toddler Tuesday… reading with toddlers

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Reading is one of the MOST important things you can do with your kids.  We love to read around here.  I have written a few posts on reading.  One for the Mommy Fun Facts focused on story time.  I wrote … Continue reading

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APPLE tasting…yum!

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We have done an apple tasting every year for the past 3 years.  I guess I’ve started a little tradition.  My plan was to add a little extra knowledge each year…as the kids grow.  The annual apple …… Read more … Continue reading

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easel paper story telling COLOR

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We spent the afternoon outside last week… the weather has been wonderful!  I wanted to set up an activity that would be a quiet break between running games.  So I grabbed one of my favorite kid’s book, …… Read more … Continue reading

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ALL ABOUT ME…my home scavenger hunt

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what you need:  pictures ~ computer ~ printer ~ hunters I walked around the house and found 9 spots to photograph.  I had no idea how difficult I should make the pictures, so I made a couple really …… Read more [...]

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no more nightmares

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After reading There’s a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer I came up with a great idea to bring the book to life.  To learn more about the book click here.  The main character tucks his nightmare …… Read … Continue reading

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inspire good DREAMS…make a dream jar

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Little M has nightmares.  Oh boy does she have nightmares.  For week long stretches she will wake up screaming for me in the middle of the night…every night.  On one of our frequent library trips …… Read more [...]

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take the kids GROCERY shopping

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M and M have been begging me to let them into the kitchen.  They are both pretty impulsive.  Having one of them in there is a fun learning experience,  having both grabbing at ingredients is torture …… Read more [...]

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simple WAITING games… Story Starters and I Spy Board

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Are you ready for the two games that will complete your Waiting Bag?  These are so easy to put together and can also double as car games.  (Don’t you just love multi purpose toys?) Story Starters I’ve …… Read more [...]

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LETTER ACTIVITIES ~ chicka chicka boom boom flannel story

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Have you heard of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom?  If not, get in the car and drive to the bookstore. . .you MUST own this book!  Between teaching preschool and reading to my own little ones, no other book …… Read … Continue reading

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LETTER ACTIVITES. . .letter sound games

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Playing with letter sounds is so much fun, we are always finding new ways to add in a little practice.  In fact tonight after our story I asked M and M to give me a word that started with the … Continue reading

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