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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

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

September 2, 2015

Help for children who hate writing. Save handwriting.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bic. The opinions and text are all mine. I have two kids. One who has loved to write since the age of three. The other…. Well, let’s just say we are working on it. Some might say it doesn’t matter, that in this technological…
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by: Erica posted in: Literacy

Five Thinking Games for Kids

July 9, 2012

Fun thinking games for kids.

Thinking games for kids are some of the easiest indoor activities you can find. They also work when you are out of the house, too. Ever been waiting in line, or driving in the car with kids who cannot keep still or stop whining? Need some new thinking games other than “20 Questions” and “I…
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by: Erica posted in: Games, Learn 19 Comments

Reading Inspiration: Storytelling

November 5, 2011

One of my tips in my post, Reading to Differently Aged Children At The Same Time, was to read during mealtimes. With everyone trapped at the table, they are bound to listen to at least some of the story. It’s still a bit of a trick, however, to find stories that interest a 6 year…
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by: Erica posted in: Books 2 Comments

Tales from the Toothbrush

July 1, 2009

Getting kids to let you brush their teeth

I’m guessing most kids don’t like to have their teeth brushed. Kiddo has gotten a lot better at it over the last few months. I’ve tried various tactics in the past but the one that works the best is storytelling. I tell him that the story is starting and he’d better get in the bathroom…
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by: Erica posted in: Parenting 1 Comment

Storytelling: Lost Art or Housekeeping Aid?

April 20, 2008

Storytelling as housekeeping and parenting trick

Back when books were a luxury, children were entertained by storytelling. I have discovered that storytelling is one of the key tools in my arsenal as a Stay at Home Mom. Benefits of Storytelling: Today so many of us (me included) rely on picture books and forget that we can tell stories with words alone. Storytelling encourages…
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by: Erica posted in: Literacy, Parenting 5 Comments

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