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    Literacy Activities

    Early literacy is a passion here at What Do We Do All Day? We love books, reading, and playful activities that promote children's literacy development.

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    • 18 fun handwriting activities
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    • Hands-On Spelling Activity: Sift 'n' Spell
    • Books and Other Reading Material for Reluctant Readers
    • Kids Bath Activity: Ice Fishing
    • Autumn Poems for Kids and Families
    • Best Summer Poems for Kids: Classic and Modern
    • Summer Library Challenge and Library Scavenger Hunt
    • Read Alike Bookmarks for Kids!
    • Spring Poems for Kids and Families
    • Winter Poems for Kids and a Calming Afternoon
    • Thanksgiving Poems for Kids to Memorize and Share
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    • Summer Literacy Ideas for Kids: More than Just Books!
    • Making and Keeping a Hobby Book
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    • Christmas Poems for Kids: Make the Holidays Extra Special
    • 5 Ways to Repurpose Board Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers
    • Enhance Literacy Skills with Easy Origami Finger Puppets
    • How to "Read" Wordless Picture Books (Parent Tips)
    • Writing Journals for Children that Build Self-Awareness & Creativity
    • Resources for Teaching with Children's Books
    • How to Read to Differently Aged Children for Great Family Read Aloud Time!

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