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Early literacy is a passion here at What Do We Do All Day? We love books, reading and I'm trying to build a strong foundation for my kids. I want them to enjoy learning and so I try to keep things simple and playful. We have preschool literacy ideas, tons and tons of books lists for every interest and reading level, as well as writing activities.

Spring Poems for Kids and Families

February 25, 2021

Pink spring blossoms in forest with text spring poetry for children and families

Spring! A time of renewal! A time for blooms, fresh air and buzzing bees! And also a time for POETRY! These spring poems for kids will wake up their senses and fill them with the sparkle that only comes as the earth wakes up from the cruelty of winter. Was that too dramatic? Never! But…
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Winter Poems for Kids and a Calming Afternoon

December 16, 2020

Winter poems for children book in snow

When the weather turns frosty there is nothing more cozy than reading winter poems. Perhaps poetry tea time is a tradition in your house, or maybe you just want to try something new. Put on a pot of hot chocolate, break out the marshmallows and read snowy winter poetry, perfect for sharing with children. Included…
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Thanksgiving Poems for Kids to Memorize and Share

October 23, 2020

Thanksgiving poems and stack of books with leaf

Here’s something you might not have thought you’d be putting on your gratitude list this year. POETRY. But ya know what? Celebrating Thanksgiving with a special poem or two will make your holiday a unique event. And if you start early, there is plenty of time for your children to memorize a classic, modern or…
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Scary & Sweet Halloween Poems for Kids

October 1, 2020

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Quick! What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone say, “Happy Halloween!” Poetry, right? No? Okay, so perhaps Halloween poems aren’t at the top of your list of holiday must-dos, but by the time you finish reading this, your children will be donning their costumes in order to recite a poem before trick…
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Summer Literacy Ideas for Kids: More than Just Books!

May 19, 2020

Summer reading lists and summer book clubs abound! In fact we have a summer reading list for every age! But did you know you can enhance your child’s literacy skills by more than just checking off books on a list? Enhance summer learning by mixing things up and engage in these five super-duper fun summer…
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Making and Keeping a Hobby Book

April 17, 2020

hobbies

What topic captivates your child? Dinosaurs? LEGO? Trucks? What activity do they love to do? Baking? Chess? Pottery? Most kids have at least one interest that truly captivates them.  No doubt you have started a sentence with “My kid is so obsessed with [fill in the blank]!” It is absolutely delightful to watch your children…
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by: Erica posted in: Art and Crafts, Literacy 7 Comments

Poems for Women’s History Month

February 27, 2020

Women reading poetry in vintage illustration

Although March is Women’s History Month, it goes without saying that anytime is a good time to read about some of the amazing contributions of women throughout history to the present day. One way to mix things up is to read great poems for Women’s History Month! After all, it’s also a great way to…
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New Year’s Poems for Your Family Celebration!

December 26, 2019

New Year's Poems for kids and families

Looking for a way to make your New Year’s Celebration extra special? Include poetry in your festivities! Obviously! When I shared a few Christmas poems for your family, I mentioned how inserting a poem or two into your celebrations doesn’t take much time or effort. And yet, the rewards of poetry are numerous. I scoured…
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