Category: Books & Literacy

  • A Friendship Conversation with

    A Friendship Conversation with

    A Friendship Conversation with Bad Apple This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. Some books are fun to read. Others quietly open the door to conversations children may not know how to begin. Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship by Edward Hemingway…

  • Pick It. Pop It. Say It! A Game Children Will Want to Play Again

    Pick It. Pop It. Say It! A Game Children Will Want to Play Again

    The magic of this activity isn’t an elaborate setup. It’s the tiny pause before the lid pops off and the moment when children wonder, What’s hiding inside? That little bit of mystery draws children in, while the simple routine gives them a playful way to practice letters, language, fine motor skills, turn taking, and more.…

  • Before They Write Their Name, Let Them Build It

    Before They Write Their Name, Let Them Build It

    A child’s name is powerful. It belongs to them. It is often one of the first words they recognize, and there is something special about the moment a child spots it on a cubby, a piece of artwork, or across the classroom. “That’s my name!” Children are naturally drawn to their names. That personal connection…