early literacy

Turn early reading practice into a game your kids will beg to play! This simple twist on the great Go Fish card game uses beginning reader sight words to build fluency, boost word recognition, and make learning fun. Whether you’re …

Easter is the perfect time for hands-on learning, and this Easter Alphabet Egg Hunt activity helps young learners practice recognizing and matching uppercase and lowercase letters in a fun and engaging way. With a free printable template, children can cut, …

Learning about money is a foundational math skill and incorporating poems and songs can make it both engaging and memorable. Counting pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters teaches kids number sense and money math, while recognizing patterns in 1’s, 5’s, and …

As parents, we are our children’s first teachers, and the steps we take early on can set them up for a lifetime of successful reading and learning. Here’s our guide to some key literacy terms, concepts, and tips that every …

Looking for a fun and educational Halloween activity for your little ones? The Hats, Cats, and Pumpkins Grid Game is perfect for reinforcing left-to-right scanning and counting skills. Easy to set up and clean up, this game combines holiday fun …

Get ready to add a little spooky fun to your Halloween festivities with this Halloween GHOST Bingo game! Perfect for classroom parties, family gatherings, or just a fun at-home activity, this game is easy to set up and guaranteed to …

It’s almost Halloween time, which means that all around the world, Classroom Parents will soon be scrambling about hither and yon in search of Halloween party ideas. You can find yours right here! Boogers on a Stick Our Halloween Party …

Need two quickie Halloween games for your kids? Try these spooky versions of Follow-the-Path and classic Tic-Tac-Toe games! Maybe for a Halloween class party or for some after school fun? Want to up the fun factor of a playdate or …

The candy has been bought, costumes are ready and the weather is cool. It’s the perfect time for your kids to do a fun Halloween Word Search while waiting for the witching hour and all that candy! Growing up, Halloween …

It’s almost Halloween! Add a spooky (not too much), corny (a whole lot), LOL worthy Halloween Joke Note to your child’s lunchbox today! Free printable! Why are lunchbox notes important? I don’t guess the note itself really is… but I’ll …

Halloween can be full of fun for kids but, with a few ideas, it can also be a time for learning. Math, science and literacy learning can be a fun part of your Halloween this year! Halloween is in the …

Wordless Riddles Lunchbox Notes are a great way to encourage self esteem and build confidence. They give a big mental hug and maybe a laugh to your kiddo while they are away from you at school. These notes also build …

This leafy indoor/outdoor alphabet hunt lets kids get into the spirit of Fall with matching letters and colors. Add spelling to the hunt for older kids and the whole family can play! It’s finally FALL! I hope you are blessed …

With a small amount of planning you can give your kids an easy fun way to focus on what they need or want and not be overwhelmed by all the choices available when you make your trip the library. Kids …

Nothing lifts our spirits quite as much as feeling loved. These little lunchbox love notes will give encouragement and put a smile on your child’s (or your spouse’s?) face. Get the free download and pack one in their next lunch. …

True or false? It’s okay to give kids early reader books featuring characters they love. Kids may like books with their favorite characters, but do they need them? Will early reading series — Step into Reading or I Can Read …

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