Do you remember those vocab tests you took in middle and high school? The ones where you memorized tons of words and regurgitated them in multiple choice format? Did you actually learn vocabulary that way? Yeah, me neither. And why do you not remember any of those random vocab words? Because vocabulary is meaningless if…
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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.
Questions to Ask Your Kids about Books (Free Cheat Sheet!)
How many books did you read to your child this week? 1? 10? 25? Too many to count? Now, how many of those books did you discuss with your kids after you read them? It’s okay if your answer was less than 10. Or even if it was zero. The fact is, I have spent…
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The Trick to Making Bedtime Peaceful and Memorable
Sometimes during the nighttime routine I want to throw up my hands, storm out of the room and let everyone fend for themselves. I wonder if you secretly want to do that too. It is so frustrating dealing with kids who don’t want to brush their teeth, think that bathing once a month is more…
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Funny Flips: A Word Game for Kids
There can never be enough laughter in the world and this word game for kids will give you and your kids the giggles. With sentences such as: Kumquats snooze daily. Pigs flap loudly. Flowers snort nearby. But what’s the benefit of a nonsense word game other than a few cheap laughs? Can nonsense be an…
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Gifts for Kids that Encourage Reading (Especially Reluctant Readers!)
We all know a book is the best gift you can give a child, and I encourage everyone to give a child at least one book this holiday season. If you want to go even further, you can give gifts that encourage lifelong reading habits. I’ve chosen a variety of items—some traditional and some snazzy—that will…
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Quiet Activities for Family Read Aloud Time
Read aloud time is a big part of our family culture, but I can attest that my kids almost never sit still! Sometimes they drive me bonkers with their bouncing around. Fortunately, Amy is here to give your some great ideas for read aloud activities that your kids can do without driving you bonkers. —…
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Literacy Games for Kids: Indoor and Outdoor Learning Fun!
I’m a strong believer that games are extremely beneficial to children. Not only are they just plain fun but there is always so much learning going on. I probably don’t need to explain all the benefits of games, so I won’t do that (you’ve probably already skipped ahead to the list of literacy games, below)….
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Lunch Box Poetry: Literacy Learning at Lunch!
It looks like I have accidentally turned my “literacy at lunch” posts into a series! Today’s lunch box poetry joins the lunch box tongue twister notes and the lunch box word puzzles as a way to make the school cafeteria a wee bit more exciting. I wondered whether it was too late to make these…
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Classic Poems for Kids to Memorize
April is National Poetry Month, but poetry is forever, so whether you are reading this post during National Poetry Month or not, it is time to start your life long love of poetry. Long time readers (hugs and kisses for you!) know I am a poetry fanatic. It’s sad really, how much I try to…
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Learn to Write Poetry: 4 Week Challenge for Kids
My favorite time of year is April, not because of the spring blossoms (although that is a nice bonus) but because it is National Poetry Month! Now, no one should restrict their exposure to poetry to just one month a year. (oh, the horror!) Unfortunately many people balk at the idea that they, too, can…
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