Let's Teach Your Child to Read Together
Summer is here, and for many of us, that means more time at home with our littles. Whether you work or stay home, send your little to preschool or homeschool…summer usually means more quality family time! And with a new school year just a few months away, many of us also like to use this extra family time to work… Read More
Confused about an early literacy term you’ve heard about or read online? Keep reading! Watching your little one experience all of the “firsts” of childhood is so exciting! The first day they crawl, walk, and sleep through the night will be memories you cherish forever. And another “first” that is super exciting is watching them learn to read! So much… Read More
If you’re a parent, you know just how important it is to read to your kids daily. Every teacher and child development expert agrees…the best way to set your little ones up for success is to read to them early and often! But as a parent, you also know that life can get in the way of our best-laid plans…. Read More
If you’re a parent, I’m guessing you hear your little ones asking for snacks multiple times a day. Kids just love snacks (so do adults!), so why not incorporate their favorite foods into reading time with some fun storytime snacks?! Researchers have found that food activates the pleasure centers in our brain. Because of this, pairing food with books helps… Read More
This is my very first blog post on Littles Love Literacy, so it seems fitting to start with the basics: Who do we focus on for early literacy? This blog is specifically designed for parents and teachers to work with their littles before they enter kindergarten. Research shows that the greatest amount of brain growth occurs between birth and age five. In… Read More