Tag Archives: Letters

Car “Games” Part Two

Here are a few more car games that we do while driving or while having a meal. * The opposite game: I give them a word and they have to tell me the opposite. * The synonym game: (My oldest … Continue reading

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Car “Games” Part One

We are all busy and often part of our day includes shuttling kids around in the car. I use that time to get in some fun, learning activities with the boys which they all love! (I also do this during … Continue reading

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Sort It Out

I’m always trying to think of learning activities to do with my kids….ones that they will enjoy but that will also be educational! My most recent activity has been sorting.  This is great for all ages because you can differentiate … Continue reading

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Phone Home

A house is only as strong and stable as the foundation upon which it’s built. The foundation for learning to read is phonological awareness. It is one of the biggest predictors for future reading success. Phonological awareness refers to a … Continue reading

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How Do I Get My Child To Write?

A friend of mine emailed me with the following question: K is only 3, (nearly 4) do you maybe have a suggestion for getting him to write letters? I know his attention span is short. I’ve tried letting him choose … Continue reading

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Fun Magazine Activity

My middle son loves to cut and paste things.  ANY things!  He’s also learning his letters and letter sounds so one day I decided to pair his love of cutting and gluing and my desire for him to learn letter … Continue reading

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