Celebrate Thanksgiving with these children’s reading activities and crafts! We’ve put together seven ideas that are fun, engaging, and perfect for your holiday break. Kids will gobble up a whole lot of learning by practicing reading out loud, writing letters, and spelling words. Some activities can be adjusted for kindergarteners versus older elementary-age children. Thanksgiving presents a timely opportunity to talk about gratitude, friendship, and why we give thanks. These literacy activities will inspire children
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Your baby is never too young to benefit from reading! Here are five reasons why you should read to your baby. When you make reading part of your regular routine, you teach baby that reading is fun! This love of reading will follow them into adulthood and help them grow into confident, curious, and communicative adults. Reading helps children build brain power, vocabulary skills, and emotional intelligence. Discover the joy of reading to your baby
Celebrate our Earth on April 22nd and support your environment with these family-friendly Earth Day activities! Go on a Nature Walk Discover the beauty and wonder of nature all around you! Take a walk around your neighborhood or at a free local park, and have your child point out everything interesting he or she sees. Take along paper and some crayons to draw some of your observations. Try finding unusual looking leaves or rocks and
With April 2nd being International Children’s Book Day, this spring is a perfect time to ignite a love of reading in your children! While it can be difficult at times to capture your child’s attention during storytime, establishing favorite children’s books and activities can help build excitement around reading. What is International Children’s Book Day? This yearly event is sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), an international non-profit organization, and is