It’s Here! Bugs and Butterflies Activity Pack
As I shared with you earlier this week, my boys fell in love with bugs and butterflies during our recent trip to the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver, Colorado. As soon as we started driving away, I began brainstorming bug-themed math and literacy activities that are perfect for...
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Sneak Peek: Bugs and Butterflies
A couple of weeks ago, my family and I spent several fun days visiting my mom in Denver. It was the perfect opportunity to do a little kid-friendly sightseeing. The first stop on our itinerary was an insect zoo called the Butterfly Pavilion. Inside, our boys were thrilled to...
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How to Read Books to Babies (and Books They’ll Love)
We’ve all heard the research. When children have heard many stories being read to them before they begin kindergarten, they tend to be better ready to learn reading and writing. So why not begin from day one? Well, if you’re like me, it may feel kind of strange to...
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The Same-Different Game
One of the four signs your child is ready to read is something called “phonological awareness”. Basically, that means that she needs to be able to hear the sounds in words: rhymes, beginning sounds, ending sounds, etc. This game is designed to help your child...
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Plato Academy
Plato Academy is a 10-week interactive, online program that gives you everything you need to playfully teach your child to read. Read More
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