Some kids learn to read easily and quickly while others take longer to find their wings. I have one of each. You read about how my struggling reader became an emerging reader. One of the things we did while she was building brain connections and proficiency in learning to read was word family activities. Here are some of the activities we enjoyed. 10 Word Family Activities for Beginning Continue Reading >>
Making the Most of the Preschool Years
The preschool years are so fun! I loved watching the excitement of new discoveries and seeing the world through the eyes of my preschooler. Yes, there were difficult days when I thought the day would never end. I counted down the time until bedtime. When those days came, I reminded myself that the days are long but the years are short. In the blink of an eye they were no longer saying words Continue Reading >>
The Benefits of Paper Dolls for Children
Do you remember playing with paper dolls when you were a child? It seems to be a lost past time today. My girls spend HOURS playing with them, but when we mention paper dolls to others we sometimes receive blank stares. In an age with so much emphasis on mobile apps, video games, and movies, paper dolls have so many benefits. Benefits of Paper Dolls Creativity and Imagination Creativity and Continue Reading >>
Parenting an Intense Child
Do you have an intense child? I know some of you are nodding your head in agreement, some quite vigorously. If you are wondering if you have an intense child, you probably don’t. Intensity looks different for every child. This post is not about addressing why your child is intense, as the reasons can be many. It is about choosing how we respond. I don’t always make the right choice, but here Continue Reading >>
