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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Literacy Activities
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.
Making and Keeping a Hobby Book
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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Poems for Women’s History Month
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!
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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Christmas Poems for Kids: Make the Holidays Extra Special
Tis the season for… poetry? Give your holiday celebrations that extra special something by including Christmas poems for kids in your family traditions. Sharing fun and meaningful Christmas poetry fosters the bond between children, parents, grandparents and other extended family members. How to Start a Holiday Poetry Tradition Incorporating Christmas poems into your holiday traditions…
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15 Word Games for Kids and Families
What are some good word games to play with kids, that even grown-ups will enjoy playing? If this is the pressing question on your mind, then you have come to the right place. My family loves to play screen-free waiting games. memory games, and brain puzzlers, and I have observed over the years how helpful these…
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5 Ways to Repurpose Board Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers
We have a lot of games. I like games. My older kid LOVES games. My toddler-almost-preschooler, always wants to do whatever his awesome big brother is doing and so he loves games, or at least all the pieces and components of games. However! It’s not so easy to play the same game with your 7-year-old…
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Poetry Writing for Kids: 14 Creative Ideas
Is writing poetry difficult? Where do you start? How do you come up with a poem idea? Writing poetry doesn’t have to be painful, especially for kids whose creative spirits love to be unleashed! Nevertheless, poetry prompts are a boon for those writers staring at a blank page and wondering where to begin. These poem…
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