Literacy does not always mean you have to crack open a book. What if I told you that making origami finger puppets for pretend play was a gateway to literacy? Okay, you probably know origami is great for math and problem solving, but literacy? You might need some convincing. Well, pretend play promotes creative storytelling…
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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.
How to “Read” Wordless Picture Books (Parent Tips)
After my list of Wordless Picture Books, some parents said they felt lost and didn’t know how to read wordless books with kids. Others commented that their kids didn’t like books without text. I admit that it took me some time before I learned to enjoy reading wordless books and it wasn’t until I felt…
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Writing Journals for Children that Build Self-Awareness & Creativity
This list of Writing Journals for Children is a bit different than my typical book lists for kids. Writing in journals does not just provide handwriting practice. Journaling, whether daily, weekly or even just every once in a while, gives kids a sense of accomplishment. Kids develop a great sense of self-awareness and are able…
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Resources for Teaching with Children’s Books
I share loads of children’s books here at What Do We Do All Day? and while you can read my tips for reading wordless books, or choosing chapter books I haven’t shared much about how to teach with children’s books. This is because I am not a trained teacher, I don’t homeschool and in our…
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How to Read to Differently Aged Children for Great Family Read Aloud Time!
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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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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