This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click through one of my links and make a purchase, I will receive a commission. If you follow Maria Montessori’s methods for educating young children, then the answer is obvious. Yes, sandpaper letters are worth the money! But what about other folks teaching kids using traditional practices? […]
When to Teach Your Child to Read
Ten years ago I couldn’t wait to teach my daughter to read. I enthusiastically started a reading curriculum that claimed to get your child reading in no time. Unfortunately, it didn’t work, and after a few lessons, I abandoned the book. Was it the curriculum’s fault? I doubt it. It was my fault. I was […]
ABC Books Worth Reading
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click through one of my links and make a purchase, I will receive a commission. You can take any topic and make it into an ABC book. So, how does an author make his alphabet book stand out among the crowded shelves? In this post you’ll learn […]
12 Fun Ways to Help Kids Learn to Recognize, Spell, & Write Their Name
This post contains affiliate links. If you click through one of my links and make a purchase, I will receive a commission. My son celebrated his 4th birthday last month and suddenly became interested in letters. So I decided to get my act together and do something to help him learn how to recognize, spell […]
Read it Again, Mommy! How to Read Aloud Favorite Books and Make Them Feel Like New
Read it Again, Mommy! How to Read Aloud Favorite Books and Make Them Feel Like New I know you read to your kids. You read at bedtime, at meal times, and in the waiting room at the doctor’s office. You’ve been told read aloud is essential for early reading development. When you read […]
