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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.

    Popular literacy activities:

    • 18 fun handwriting activities
    • Journaling ideas
    • Vocabulary jar
    • Word games for kids

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    • Jar tied with ribbon holding words on small slips of paper. More words on papers scattered on green background with text overlay that reads, "Word a Day Advent Calendar"
      Festive Word-A-Day Advent Calendar
    • Background of books on shelf facing backwards with text overlay that reads, How to read to siblings of different ages at the same time.
      How to Read to Differently Aged Children for Great Family Read Aloud Time!
    • Pile of letter toys with text overlay that reads, "almost effortless literacy activities."
      (Almost) Effortless Preschool Literacy Activities
    • Collection of wuzzle word puzzle lunch box notes scattered next to apple, egg and small tin of snacks.
      Lunch Box Word Puzzle Notes (Printable)
    • Open page of art journal surrounded by watercolors, pens and pencils.
      Creative Journal Ideas for Kids
    • Collage of art, poetry clippings and letter tiles, with text overlay that reads, Poetry Games.
      8 Poetry Games for Kids
    • Scattered poems on paper next to apple, orange and snacks with text overlay, Lunch Box Poems.
      Lunch Box Poetry: Literacy Learning at Lunch!
    • Three overlapping Poetry Mad Libs printables with text overlay, Poetry Mad Libs.
      Poetry Mad Libs Make Kids Laugh!
    • fountain pen, paper and ink jar with text with text poetry writing challenge
      Learn to Write Poetry: 4 Week Challenge for Kids
    • Stack of vintage books with text poetry reading challenge for kids
      5 Week Poetry Challenge for National Poetry Month
    • Yellowed writing paper with text overlay, Poetry Writing Challenge week 4.
      Poetry Writing Challenge (Week 4) - Hyperbole and Haiku
    • Yellowed writing paper with text overlay, Poetry Writing Challenge week 3.
      Poetry Writing Challenge (Week 3) - Onomatopoeia and Couplets
    • Yellowed writing paper with text overlay, Poetry Writing Challenge week 2.
      Poetry Writing Challenge (Week 2) - Alliteration and Color
    • Yellowed writing paper with text overlay, Poetry Writing Challenge week 1.
      Poetry Writing Challenge (Week 1) - Similes and Acrostics
    • Text overlay Poetry Reading Challenge week 5 on background of faint cursive writing.
      Poetry Reading Challenge for Kids (Week 5)
    • Text overlay Poetry Reading Challenge week 4 on background of faint cursive writing.
      Poetry Reading Challenge for Kids (Week 4)
    • Text overlay Poetry Reading Challenge week 3 on background of faint cursive writing.
      Poetry Reading Challenge for Kids (Week 3)
    • Text overlay Poetry Reading Challenge week 2 on background of faint cursive writing.
      Poetry Reading Challenge for Kids (Week 2)
    • Text overlay Poetry Reading Challenge week one on background of faint cursive writing.
      Poetry Reading Challenge for Kids (Week 1)
    • Two photos of children's picture books in a stack to create a spine poem with the titles.
      Anyone Can Write a Book Spine Poem!
    • Grid of journal book covers with text overlay, Journals for Kids and Teens.
      Journals for Kids that Develop Emotional Intelligence
    • Child looking for letters in alphabet sensory bin
      Alphabet Sensory Bin for Playful Learning
    • School house with text overlay poems about school
      Best School Poems for Elementary, Middle and High School Students
    • Two summer reading bingo cards for kids next to markers and books.
      Summer Reading BINGO for Kids
    • Journal page for I Wonder Why questions
      I Wonder Why? : Journal Page Idea for Kids
    • Photos of children doing fun handwriting activities
      18 Fun Handwriting Activities for Kids (Even the Reluctant Ones)
    • Write a Letter to a Disney Character
    • Tongue twisters text and speech bubble
      Tongue Twisters for Kids that Make Them Laugh!
    • Collage of Shakespeare inspired books for kids
      Shakespeare for Kids: Books Inspired by the Bard
    • Boy with rainbow umbrella and text in a cloud "weather poems"
      Wonderful Weather Poems
    • Row of wooden letters in puzzle with text box overlay, "Alphabet Activities"
      Fun Alphabet Activities to Learn the ABCs
    • Collage of reading accessories with text overlay that reads, Gifts for kids that encourage reading.
      Bookish Gifts for Kids that Encourage Reading (Especially Reluctant Readers!)
    • Child's hand on typewriter with text overlay "Poem ideas for kids"
      14 Poem Ideas for Kids: Creative Writing Prompts
    • Boy on beach reading with text summer reading lists
      Best Summer Reading Lists for All Grade Levels
    • Tiger family illustration with text animal poems for children and families
      Marvelous Animal Poems for Kids and Families
    • Collage of concrete poetry books for kids
      Marvelous Concrete Poems
    • Sweet pea flowers on white nature journal page
      Nature Journaling with Kids
    • "Word games that boost brain power!" overlaid on photo of letter beads in a box.
      16 Word Games for Kids and Families
    • Hey diddle diddle rhyme illustration of cat playing violin and cow jumping over moon. Text reads, "How to add rhymes to daily life for reading readiness"
      6 Rhyming Activities for Reading Readiness
    • Collage of hands on spelling activity and text, "Sift 'n' spell game"
      Hands-On Spelling Activity: Sift 'n' Spell

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