Lately we’ve been going back to literacy basics with Phonemic Awareness Rhyming Games. Miss T’s reading has not progressed like I would have hoped. And although we have always read, and she is a really bright child, reading seems to be something that hasn’t come naturally to her. It hasn’t “clicked” yet. Instead of forcing… [Read More]
Amazing educational resources to try right now! Teach kids colours with these awesome activities
Educational resources and activities that teach kids colours through play and FUN – At home, outdoors and at night. Learning colors is at first an abstract idea, children often associate a color with a shape or a texture. Teach kids colors at home, outdoors and at night. Learning is easy when it is fun. You can … [Read More]
Discover 6 ways to increase your child’s vocabulary, empathy and social skills with story stones
Increase your child’s vocabulary, empathy and social skills before school. Story stones are a DIY kids activity that you can easily make and use to increase your child’s vocabulary, empathy and social skills in the years prior to school. Have you heard of them? They are super unique… I originally made a bunch when Dimples… [Read More]
Christmas Advent Journal for kids. 12 days of Writing and Drawing Prompts. A Christmas Printable.
It’s the end of the year and my eight year old is becoming a reluctant writer. This happens at the end of the year when school is just getting too much. He loves drawing, he loves reading, he loves using his imagination and he loves Christmas, but if I ask him to write about it…. [Read More]
Emoji Slime Recipe for Developing Empathy & Emotional Awareness
Emoji Slime Recipe and Activities Emoji faces are the fad right now with my kids. I mean, I love them too! They put expression into text and they are fun. The kids love Emoji’s because of their funny little faces and visual appeal, and… of course the new movie is out. Stemming from their interest… [Read More]
Naidoc inspired dot Painting Spelling words & Literacy – No Homework series
This Naidoc inspired dot painting spelling word activity is a clever and creative solution that will turn your homework struggles around. Parents often despise homework! It causes unnecessary arguments and stress. Some schools opt out of homework, some schools say it isn’t compulsory, some only give sight words, spelling words and home readers, yet some give excessive amounts of homework… [Read More]