Reading is the most important thing you can do with your children. You build vocabulary, open doors, create imaginations, enter into new worlds, learn valuable narration and memorization skills — there are so many incredible skills that children learn just from reading. Reading is life. The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational…
we love books
I am so excited to share our love of READING with you today!! Reading is the most important thing we can do with our children. It prepares them for success in learning, work, and play for the rest of their lives. We like to read morning, noon, and night. As you may have noticed, I…
Montessori Spring Activities
We are excited to share our list for Montessori Spring Activities with you today! These cold winter days are hopefully coming to a swift close, and we look forward to the days when the flowers begin to bloom – the crocus and bulbs first, and then are beautiful perennials and annual flowers. Children love the outdoors…
What is Reggio inspired learning?
What is Reggio inspired learning? When I started this journey to understand the style of education that originated in the small city of Reggio Emilia, Italy after World War II, I could not grasp what it meant. But now I have become inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning and what it looks like for early childhood learners. I…
I is for Inchworm {Gross Motor from A to Z}
Children need to move! For health, for learning, for well being. And in the colder months, it is harder and harder to give our children the opportunity to move their bodies! We are excited to be a part of the Gross Motor Series from A to Z from Still Playing School! This series provides 26 ideas for…
how to have fun at home with kids
Fun My son is usually shy about wanting to do “messy” sensory activities. I may set something out for him to explore, and he may walk away or only be engaged for a few moments. Having a book to hold has made a huge difference for him. He can now hold 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids and…
phonics learning with bob books
How can we teach our children to read? There are different schools of thought for how we should teach our children to productively, and confidently, learn to read. I recommend teaching a rigorous phonics program to children. That is, children learn the sound that each letter, or phoneme makes. For example, the word: mat has…
learning sounds with montessori alphabet objects
Every child learns to read in their own unique way. They all learn at a different pace and timing. Our job, as parents and educators, is to create an environment where they are immersed in literacy and to create experiences for using their literacy learning. Children can begin learning sounds with Montessori alphabet objects. {this post contains…
Heidi Songs Review & Giveaway
I had the chance to review Heidi Songs learning dvds and wow do we love them! Check out my full review at Hip Homeschool Moms. And you can enter a giveaway to earn $50 in Heidi Songs Products!
Productive Parenting Free App & Strider Bike Giveaway!
I’m excited to be teaming up with Productive Parenting and Strider Bikes to bring you an awesome (free!) app that you’re going love – and a chance to win one of five Strider Bikes! No-Fuss Kids Activities Delivered Right to your Phone or Tablet Every Day! Productive Parenting has been around for years and offers…
Who doesn’t love an infinity scarf? {Giveaway from Little Moose by Liza!}
My in-real-life friend started her Etsy shop, Little Moose by Liza, after learning how to sew a pillow only a year ago! She is happy to be earning money for her family while doing something she loves. You can read more about Liza’s story and sweet family at Simply Vague. She sells the sweetest baby…
Poems of Robert Louis Stevenson: Volume 1 {free printable!}
{This post contains affiliate links, please see my disclosure policy.} Our homeschooling journey is just beginning. I eagerly research teaching and learning styles. Early education is fun — because playing time is learning time! — but I want to make sure I am making the best decisions for my children when it comes time for Kindergarten…
