I'm sure you already know that learning letters, especially their sounds, is an important part of learning to read {and spell} After all, phonics is the basis of the English language. But what do you do when letter learning doesn't come easy for your child? I mean it seems he'll never get it. Today, I like to share some simple tips with you that may help prep your child for Kindergarten and beyond. *This post contains affiliate links. Learning Letters - Don't Strip the Fun Away Before I share, I want to say this loud and clear: Every child is different. Every ... Continue Reading
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Independent Activities Choice Board {FREE}
If you teach multiple children at home or in a school setting, you know how valuable and needed independent activities are. I don't really see how you can teach multiple children on different levels without having some independent activities for kids to be doing while you're teaching other students. Last year, my oldest son drew and colored some clip art for an independent activities choice board for my preschooler and Kindergartner and I was asked if it was a free download on the blog. This year, our independent activities choice board has been revamped a bit and I am offering it as a free ... Continue Reading
Preschool Alphabet Activities {a HUGE go-to Resource}
Do you teach a preschooler? Then you know how much work it can be to round up preschool alphabet activities that are hands-on and meaningful for teaching letters and their sounds. That's one of the reasons I created Learning the Alphabet for my daughter. Teaching the alphabet to preschoolers is truly a labor of love, especially if you throw in snacks, crafts, read aloud books, and hands-on play that all revolve around one particular letter. I'm exhausted just thinking about it all! And to top it all off, if you've taught more than one preschooler, you know they are not all the same. The ... Continue Reading
Reading the Alphabet: Letter Tt (Lesson 1)
I'm honored and totally excited to be able to share with you the first lesson of Reading the Alphabet! If you have questions concerning this curriculum, click here to read more about it. You can also email me at becky{at}thisreadingmama{dot}com or post on my FB page if you have further questions. Click HERE to see all the lessons in this curriculum. You can also purchase Reading the Alphabet Bundle Pack, stream-lined for easy downloading! It also features bonus material that you can't find in this free version! Click HERE to purchase or read more about the Bundle Pack. Lesson 1 ... Continue Reading