Encouraging Writing and Young Children

Tweet     One of the best ways to reinforce reading skills is through writing. Graves (1983) wrote children want to write. They want to write from the beginning of school. Before school, he continues, young children write on walls and pavement. Children may seem like they are scribbling, but there is meaning behind it; the children need only be asked what the scribbles mean (Graves, 1983). There are many ways...

Poetry and Young Children

Tweet   April is national Poetry Month and there are many great ways to share poetry with your child. Through poetry you can: Increase your child’s vocabulary Allow for your child’s creative abilities Encourage your child’s self-expression Stretch your child’s imagination Some ways to share poetry with your child are: A.  Read poetry aloud together B.   Have your child dictate a poem to you...

How To Be an Advocate For Your Child

Tweet Being an advocate for your child is perhaps one of the most daunting tasks for a parent. It can immediately put you in an adversarial role with your child’s teacher, principal, doctor or therapist. However, since our children can not often speak for themselves, it is a role necessary for us to assume as a parent. Here are some guidelines that might help you become an Advocate For Your Child: 1. You know your...

Creative Holiday Gifts $10.00 or Less

Tweet Creative Holiday Gifts for under $10.00   Holiday gift shopping can be expensive. However, it is possible to be creative, educational and still keep to your budget if you have the right mind set. So here are my suggestions for great gift shopping that will not make a hole in your pocketbook. You can still put a smile on your child’s face and not empty your bank account. 1. STICKERS: You can buy stickers in all...

Golden Records Giveaway

Tweet Golden Records Giveaway I have many bookshelves lining my living room filled with Little Golden Books. I have been a collector of Little Golden Books for years. My favorites are the oldest golden books which came out in the 1940′s. When company arrives, they are immediately drawn to my Little Golden Books collection. Each visitor pulls out a book or two and remembers which Little Golden Book was their...