Let's Prepare for Kindergarten Together
Keep reading for the ultimate guide to handwriting for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. These tips will help your little one learn how to write correctly from the very beginning. THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER HANDWRITING FOR PRESCHOOL, PRE-K, & KINDERGARTEN I’m going to guess that all of us (parents & teachers) have the same goal when it comes to handwriting: We… Read More
Sending your little one off to school for the first time? Keep reading for 5 important tips to help them have an amazing first day of kindergarten! THE FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN Starting kindergarten can be really overwhelming for our little ones (and for us!), especially if it’s their first time away from family. Whether they’re feeling confident to start,… Read More
Keep reading to learn all about how to encourage summer reading for kids! Post includes information on what the summer slide is, how to prevent it, and how to make learning fun for your little ones this summer! Summer is such a special time of the year! Our little ones are excited for a break from school & their usual… Read More
Keep reading for a FREE printable list of pre-k goals that are helpful for parents and preschool teachers. Looking for more information about kindergarten readiness? Check out this post! KINDERGARTEN READINESS As parents and teachers of preschoolers, one of the things we hear over and over again is “kindergarten readiness.” We want to prepare our little ones for kindergarten so… Read More
The alphabetic principle is the understanding that letters represent speech sounds. Alphabet knowledge includes the ability to recognize letter shapes, letter names, and letter sounds. It also includes how to form uppercase and lowercase letters. According to research, alphabet knowledge is the single best predictor of later reading and writing success, so it’s a crucial part of your preschoolers’ learning… Read More
Let’s talk about teaching our little ones at home! As a parent, it can feel scary to jump into this role, but I promise you…you can do it! You don’t have to be a homeschooling parent to teach your little one at home. And it doesn’t have to take a lot of time, either. You can set up simple, fun,… Read More
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
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