reading

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    Alphabet Puzzle

    I love puzzles and tools that reinforce phonics.  Although Audrey is solid in her letter identification, we love to take out our puzzles and practice.  With this puzzle, she hopped on the letters as she said the sounds and she read the puzzle pieces since they included some sight words (is, for).

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    Color By Number Sight Word Printables! (Pre-Primer)

    HERE THEY ARE!!  I am VERY excited about these pre-primer color by number sight word printables since they provide a new way to introduce and teach sight words. You may also be interested in our Ready2Read program that combines both phonics AND sight words!  As an educator, I understand that children need both components to successfully…

  • 43 Months

    This week we have been working on the letter W. She really enjoys using a toothpick to poke holes in the paper to form the shape of the letter. I found this resource here. This activity is great for building up those fine motor skills needed for writing. Sorting is an activity that preschools really…

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    Bob Books

    Audrey has just about finished the first set of Bob Books. She is so proud of her accomplishments and is eager to have Daddy listen to her read one of the books. I have found a few resources that have made the Bob Book journey a little more exciting. First, these printable charts have been…

  • Toddler Books

    Both Sophia and Audrey love reading books. They will sit by themselves and read book after book. I have frequently seen Sophia in Audrey’s lap as she reads some of her favorite books to her, but perhaps the most coveted reading spot is found in Daddy’s or Mommy’s lap. At 15 months, here is a…