Use Phonics Books to Build Confident Readers
Do your students struggle with confidence when they sit down to read a passage? When our students are first learning how to read, it is so important to break down a phonics skill into simple and manageable steps. By focusing on just ONE phonics skill at a time, you will be able to prepare your students to feel confident reading a passage since t... Read more 16 Jul 2024 - 2 minute read
7 Skills Toddlers Need to Learn
By LAURIN BRAINARD Updated June 27, 2024 Did you know that about 80% of our child’s brain develops by the time they are age 3? When I learned this statistic, I quickly realized the importance of teaching age appropriate skills to our toddlers! Teaching toddlers is so fun and rewarding, but it can also be challenging to know what to teach to 2 a... Read more 27 Jun 2024 - 6 minute read
Toddler Curriculum Map for Preschool
By LAURIN BRAINARD Updated Mar. 13, 2024 Are you looking for activities to do with your toddlers? I know how challenging it can be to plan activities for toddlers and I want to come alongside you to make this as easy as possible for you! I remember when I started planning toddler activities 6 years ago. I spent so many hours just pouring over r... Read more 13 Mar 2024 - 3 minute read
40 Themes for Toddler Lessons and Activities
Nothing makes learning more fun for toddlers than planning a theme for each week! Here are 40 of our favorite themes that cover the alphabet from A to Z, holidays, and the four seasons. Just click the themes below to read the full blog post and find lots of free activities to go with each theme! You can also download our FREE Curriculum Map and ... Read more 13 Mar 2024 - 1 minute read
Earth Day Activities for Toddlers
By LAURIN BRAINARD Updated Mar. 10, 2024 Let’s dive right in to Earth Day activities for toddlers! Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to teach our little ones how we can take care of our planet. It’s a great way to learn about recycling, caring for the world, planting trees, and more! Here are a few of my favorite ways to celebrate Earth Day... Read more 10 Mar 2024 - 5 minute read