Ideas and resources
Lego Duplo now has new kits out that encourage literacy skills through building with duplo blocks! The Educators’ Spin On It has offered up some free printables to go along with these amazing kits! You have to read her entire … Read More ...
Aren’t these rocks so naturally beautiful? I love the way this mama encourages her children to learn about the basics of reading and letter recognition by using rocks to spell out poems and other fun phrases. You can find her … Read More ...
I just love any craft that will help a child visually understand something educational! This Bubble ABC craft is perfect for allowing your children to playfully learn their letters. You can find the tutorial over at Random Bits. … Read More ...
Once in a while, a craft comes across my path, and my heart gets all tingly because the craft touches the cockles of my heart. This craft does that to me. These Story Stones by red bird crafts can be … Read More ...
I love crafts that allow your children to practice their letters and reading. This is the perfect craft to accomplish this! Head on over to Parents.com for the tutorial and ‘Give Thanks’ for a wonderful craft!… Read More ...
This Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas has it right, ‘A Halloween craft that doubles as a learning aide is my idea of fabulous!’ This bat is so simple, and the fact that it can then be used to teach … Read More ...
This craft is perfect for teaching your children how to recognize words in specific word families. Come Together Kids shows you how to make these ‘word family’ spinners out of paper plates, and also includes links for lists of word … Read More ...
I love the idea of this game. My 4 year old is on the verge of early reading, and I have not yet worked on sight words with her. Head on over to Come Together Kids to see how to … Read More ...
This craft is perfect on so many levels. It is artistic in that it will open you and your child’s eyes to what is around you. It is educational for young children to learn their letters through their surroundings while … Read More ...
Here is a great craft for kids to make and then use during their playtime. My girls love putting our blankets on their head and shouting, “Rapunzel! Rapunzel! Let down your hair!” Head on over to Silly Eagle Books for … Read More ...
Head on over to the Chocolate Muffin Tree for a great tutorial on how to make this bird and nest artwork with your children! I love how her children made every part of this craft. She also has a book … Read More ...
While surfing around Filth Wizardy, I just had to share with you her incredible idea of adding words and letters to Duplo Blocks
. My daughter will learn … Read More ...
This mailbox has all the things your child will need to write letters to family and friends. Visit hotcakes to find out how to set one up for your child.
Confessions of a Homeschooler shows you how to make a great phonics learning tool. I love the game she comes up with too!
This cute little craft to make kites goes along with the book The Flyaway Kite…adorable. Mama Jenn is where you can find how she did it!
