Let's Prepare for Kindergarten Together
Keep reading for a free word search to go along with your beach or ocean theme! When I was little, I always loved completing word searches! I loved feeling like a detective and finding hidden words in the sea of letters…and now my daughter is the same way! When I was teaching 1st and 2nd grade, I loved having word… 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
This post is sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. All reviews and opinions expressed in this post are based on my honest personal opinion. One of the accomplishments I’m most proud of from my career is earning my master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I loved learning about the ways little ones learn best, how to connect with them in the… Read More
Routines are important for little ones. They thrive when they understand what is expected of them and how to meet those expectations. That’s why I’ve created these FREE editable charts for you to use when helping your little ones follow their routines. These charts are a great visual cue for your little one to see which tasks they’ve completed and… Read More
*THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED* Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th-10th 2019. Do you know how you’re going to celebrate that special teacher in your life during this awesome week?! If you need a new & creative idea for honoring an important teacher in your life, then read on! This post is sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. All reviews and opinions expressed… 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