Our First Phonics Reader: Book 6 is ready for you and your child to read together! Our little books readers are perfect for developing early reading skills. I created our Phonics Readers so you could easily introduce the alphabet and begin to sound out words with your child. What are the First Phonics Readers? The First Phonics Readers will not overwhelm…
First Phonics Readers {Book 4}
Here is our First Phonics Readers: Book 4! Our little readers are just right for developing early reading skills, without overwhelming little minds. Give your child the confidence and tools they need to begin enjoying reading with our adorable little readers! Why use beginning phonics? Our little books are the perfect First Phonics Reader for either preschool or…
First Phonics Readers {Book 3}
I’m excited to share the third book in our First Phonics Readers set with you today! These little books are perfect for developing readers, either in preschool or kindergarten, ages 3 to 6. Every child learns at a different pace, so it’s important to not push reading before the child is ready, able, and eager to…
Creating short vowel words with Montessori alphabet
See how we use the Montessori moveable alphabet and Montessori alphabet objects to create beginning words! We are creating lots of three letter words with short vowels these days, includes a video so you can do it with your children, or student, at home or school! My son has been sounding out words everywhere he…
Best Picture Books for Children
Today I am sharing over 120 of our absolute favorite picture books for children. Reading with our kids is the best thing we can do for them and for their future. By reading to them, and showing that we value literacy, we are creating an environment full of literacy! And their future will become bright with…
First Phonics Readers {Book 2}
Today I am sharing First Phonics Readers {Book 2}! These printable little books are perfect for developing readers. Each page features one word, or partial word, with a vibrant image. They each introduce only 3 or 4 letter sounds at a time, so beginning readers don’t get overwhelmed. How to teach my child to read? The…
Why should I rhyme with my child? {free printable}
We have been rhyming all the time here at our house. Why teach rhyming to your young child? Rhyming helps your child identify common sounds. Rhyming helps your child or student listen to the sounds in words and to develop phonemic awareness. Rhyming is an important skill for toddlers, preschoolers, and beginning readers alike. Learning rhyming skills…
Matching letters with Montessori alphabet materials
We have enjoyed matching and learning sounds with our Montessori sandpaper cards and moveable alphabet. Montessori materials can be used in many different ways, and this fun learning activity was thought of by my two year old daughter! It is the perfect activity to help introduce the shapes of the letters and their corresponding sounds. {This…
best rhyming books for children
I am excited to bring you the best rhyming books for children! We created a free printable book list to take with you to the library, so you can easily read these with your kids — check it out below!! We have chosen some classics for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and some collections that are…
