How To Teach Your Child To Hold A Pencil Correctly Is your child struggling with how to hold a pencil? Maybe they hold it a little funny or cannot hold it at all... Most children can hold a pencil or crayon properly between the ages of 3 and 3 ½. The older a child gets, the harder it is to correct an inadequate grip. We all know how hard it is to change our own bad habit and when muscles and coordination are involved as for holding a pencil, it makes it even more difficult. What is the … [Read more...]
Reading Quotes for Kids {free printable}
We love reading books in our family! I would never have imagined before becoming a parent, my own children would develop a love for books, even sleep with them, and treat them like a security blanket! Related Post: 5 Simple Tips For Getting Your Child Reading A large size printed reading quote for kids is a great way of encouraging them to pick up a book. Click below to download and print out this reading quote. Hang it on the wall in the bedroom or a playroom, or create a special … [Read more...]
5 Simple Tips to Get Your Child Reading
Are you interested in Raising a Reader? Every parent wants their child to become a proficient reader. All of our children learn to read in their own time. Many parents are not quite sure HOW to get them to read. I'll be sharing the 5 easiest ways to get your child reading. Stages of Reading Development Many children make a general progression from... listening to talking --> to learning their letters --> to rhyming --> to understanding how books work --> to reading. In … [Read more...]
Summer Reading: Graph 1000 Minutes
Summer Reading Motivation - am I right?! Are you looking for a fun and different way to motivate your kids with summer reading? Kids love, love, LOVE to chart their progress and visually see their success. It might seem strange, but there is value in visually seeing your progress improve daily. This graph to 1000 minutes might be just what your child needs. The graph also a visual reminder to hit the books! I've shared with you Summer Points, DIY Summer School, different books to read, … [Read more...]
How to Teach Letters and Sounds to Preschoolers
How to Teach Letters and Sounds to Preschoolers Do you know how to teach letters and sounds to preschoolers? It's something all parents and teachers are anxious for their children to know. Maybe you've been trying out some simple strategies or made the Who Am I? book. This strategy is so simple, I wish they would give it away for free. In fact, the principal I worked for purchased 10 copies for each Kindergarten class so that parents could borrow it. Why? It's simple, effective, and … [Read more...]