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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.

    Lunch Box Poetry: Literacy Learning at Lunch!

    Text "Classic Poems for Kids to Memorize" on books in nature background

    Classic Poems for Kids to Memorize

    Teach kids to love poetry with this poetry writing challenge for National Poetry Month.

    Learn to Write Poetry: 4 Week Challenge for Kids

    Tips for making handwriting practice fun for kids.

    10 Ways to Make Handwriting Practice Fun

    Tips and suggestions to help your child learn to love audiobooks.

    Learning to Love Audiobooks

    Help for children who hate writing. Save handwriting.

    My Son Hates Writing (And How I'm Changing That)

    Bananagrams is a great game for literacy and learning.

    Game of the Month: Bananagrams

    Word puzzle lunch box notes for literacy at lunch!

    Word Puzzle Lunch Box Notes: "Wuzzles"

    Tips and creative journal ideas for kids.

    Creative Journal Ideas for Kids

    Benefits of reading aloud to older children.

    Why You Should Read Aloud to Older Kids

    Challenge your kids to learn about poetry by writing it.

    Poetry Writing Challenge {Final Week} - Hyperbole and Haiku

    Have fun and learn all about your library this summer. Great addition to a summer reading program

    How to Make Going to the Library EVEN MORE Fun

    Writing onomatopoeia and couplets in week three of the poetry writing challenge

    Poetry Writing Challenge {Week 3} - Onomatopoeia and Couplets

    Weekly poetry writing challenge for kids during National Poetry Month

    Poetry Writing Challenge {Week 2}

    A poetry writing challenge for kids .

    Poetry Writing Challenge for Kids {Week 1}

    5 week poetry reading challenge that is perfect for beginners.

    5 Week Poetry Challenge for National Poetry Month

    Tips to help you memorize poetry with kids. Great family literacy activity.

    Family Literacy: How to Memorize Poetry with Kids

    Story time tips to make the most of your library visit.

    The Dos and Don'ts of Story Time (Tips from a Volunteer)

    No need to force family dinner conversations. Try something fun for family bonding time.

    Why You Should Ban Dinner Conversation (And What To Do Instead)

    List of fun handwriting activities for reluctant writers.

    18 Fun Handwriting Activities for Kids (Even the Reluctant Ones)

    Find time to read book for yourself, even with kids underfoot!

    How to Find Time to Read (Without Neglecting Your Children)

    Using joke books to teach kids how to read.

    Learn to Read with Jokes: Laughter and Literacy Go Together

    Parent tips for avoiding the early reading frustrations.

    10 Alternatives to Forcing Your Kids to Learn to Read

    Poetry calms kids and can bring joy to daily life. 8 ideas to try right now.

    8 Ways to Use Poetry to Calm Your Kids and Bring Joy to Your Daily Life

    Recycled journals made from children's art work. Plus, a list of books about writing to inspire kids.

    Handmade Journals and Books about Writing for Kids

    Tongue twisters help with phonemic awareness. A silly way to include literacy at lunchtime!

    Literacy at Lunch: Tongue Twister Lunch Box Notes

    Handwriting practice and letter formation with magnet alphabet cards.

    Handwriting Practice with Alphabet Cards

    Handwriting practice for kids who love Star Wars

    Star Wars Handwriting Practice

    Help reluctant kids practice their writing. Make it fun by writing a letter to a favorite Disney character.

    Handwriting Practice for Kids :: Make Writing Fun

    Poetry reading challenge -- the final week with a Shakespeare poem

    Poetry Reading Challenge for Kids {Final Week}

    Poetry reading challenge with poems from Christina Rossetti

    Poetry Challenge for Kids {Week 4}

    Poetry Challenge for kids to get everyone reading poems!

    Poetry Challenge for Kids {Week 3}

    How to make a pop up book with your kids. This is actually an easy project!

    How to Make a Pop Up Book {With Your 5 Year Old}

    Poetry challenge for kids during National Poetry Month. Learn to love poetry.

    Poetry Challenge for Kids {Week 2}

    Preschool literacy ideas for parents that take very little preparation. Easy to do at home!

    12 (Almost) Effortless Preschool Literacy Activities

    Join the weekly poetry challenge for kids and parents. Perfect way to participate in National Poetry Month.

    Poetry Challenge for Kids

    Make handwriting practice at home fun without worksheets

    Practical Handwriting Practice: Kid-Made Cards

    summer library challenge

    The Great Summer Library Challenge: Scavenger Hunt

    Are you raising a reader? 12 signs to look for.

    12 Signs You're Raising a Reader

    summer library challenge

    Great Summer Library Challenge for Kids :: Resources

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