Is family read aloud time sometimes a little bit frustrating because your kids aren’t close in age? Maybe one child wants a board book and the other one wants a chapter book? What if I said you CAN read aloud to differently aged children at the same time AND keep the kids happy (while staying…
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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.
Game of the Month: Quiddler
As you might imagine, I love games that enhance literacy! Quiddler, a card game in which the objective is to spell words, is one such game, and it’s my Game of the Month selection (which I am getting in just under the wire)! (Note: this post includes affiliate links to Quiddler) How to Play Quiddler As…
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5 Ways to Help Your Child Read More
“How can I get my kids to read more?” This is one of the most common questions I get asked by other moms. We all know the benefits of reading, and parents want the best for their children. Every child is different, and it’s to be expected that some kids enjoy reading more than others….
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Build Vocabulary with a Summer Word Jar (Plus Tips and Ideas)
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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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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