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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.

5 Ways to Help Your Child Read More

July 5, 2017

How to help children love to read and 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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by: Erica posted in: Literacy 6 Comments

Build Vocabulary with a Summer Word Jar (Plus Tips and Ideas)

June 8, 2017

Increase kids vocabulary and summer literacy with a word jar.

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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by: Erica posted in: Literacy 20 Comments

Questions to Ask Your Kids about Books (Free Cheat Sheet!)

May 3, 2017

Questions to inspire kids to talk about books

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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by: Erica posted in: Literacy 1 Comment

The Trick to Making Bedtime Peaceful and Memorable

April 7, 2017

Books on a shelf

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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by: Erica posted in: Literacy 12 Comments

Funny Flips: A Word Game for Kids

January 31, 2017

Funny flips word games

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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by: Erica posted in: Games, Literacy 2 Comments

Gifts for Kids that Encourage Reading (Especially Reluctant Readers!)

November 16, 2016

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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by: Erica posted in: Gift Guides, Literacy Leave a Comment

Quiet Activities for Family Read Aloud Time

June 7, 2016

Quiet read aloud activities for kids during reading 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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by: Amy posted in: Literacy 1 Comment

Literacy Games for Kids: Indoor and Outdoor Learning Fun!

May 12, 2016

A list of fun literacy games for kids to learn sounds, words and letters.

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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by: Erica posted in: Games, Literacy 2 Comments

Lunch Box Poetry: Literacy Learning at Lunch!

April 19, 2016

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 6, 2016

Classic poems for kids to memorize. Perfect for families, too.

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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by: Erica posted in: Literacy 9 Comments

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