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Raising Readers
Early literacy starts the day your child is born when you use language to say hello to that little creature you have just met . Parenting can feel overwhelming and it's hard not to feel like you need to make sure your 2 year old can do this or that, just like your aunt's daughter's [...]
Reading and Tree Houses just seem to go together…
…so the Magic Treehouse series seemed like a good bet for my daughter. The books had been recommended to me a elementary school teacher friend as the next step up from the Level Three Easy Readers that were now boring my six-year-old.
The Magic Treehouse series is a winner! Each book takes the sibling team of [...]
Lego + Math = Fun
We love LEGOS. Their open-ended play possibilities make them the first choice on every birthday wish list and the kids never seem to be bored of them.
As if that weren't enough, their educational benefits are nothing to scoff at. They can be used as unit blocks, visuals to addition and subtraction stories, and even manipulatives [...]
Make Your Own Irish Flag
The flag of Ireland is composed of three colors — green, white, and orange.
The green represents the Catholics in Ireland; the orange represents the Protestants, and supporters of William of Orange, who settled there in the 17th century; and the white represents peace between the two groups of people.
Have your preschooler fine tune his coloring [...]
Cartoon History Notebook
History is so full of stories and events that it is sometimes difficult for children to get a good grasp of it. One way to aid in this is to read the history of the world to them, in chronological order, and have them illustrate the events in their own cartoon history book. The illustrations [...]
Simple Shamrocks
Get your preschooler into the Irish spirit this March by making some simple shamrocks!
Materials:
Green construction paper
Glue stick
Tissue paper (green or otherwise)
Markers
Scissors
Cardstock
1. Cut out 3-4 heart shapes with the construction paper and have your child apply it to cardstock in the shape of a shamrock. Add a stem.
2. Tear up some tissue paper and glue onto [...]
Reason For Reading
Reading aloud to your child is perhaps one of the most important experiences you can share with him.
The love of books can take him on adventures through time and the world over and span through every subject imaginable. In addition, reading can improve language skills and sharpen listening comprehension.
Here are some tips to instill [...]
Math In Literature
Combining math with literature is an excellent way to spice up your child's curriculum. Not only can he practice reading skills, he will also boost his math by working out the problems within the story in a fun and relaxed manner.
Many children's stories can be adapted for math use, although some are more obvious than [...]
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