An Engaging Way for Babies and Toddlers to “Read”

An Engaging Way for Babies and Toddlers to “Read”

When you think about reading with your little ones, remember that reading happens outside of traditional books, too! In fact, really important literacy development happens when children “read” and see adults reading a variety of print types— street signs, menus, directions, safety warnings… These all help children develop important literacy skills!

For infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, consider making your own picture book with photos of your child, his or her relatives, and special friends and places. Continue reading “An Engaging Way for Babies and Toddlers to “Read”” →

Making Library Visits Fun and Easy with Little Ones

Making Library Visits Fun and Easy with Little Ones

I love going to the library. And I love taking my girls to the library! They truly have a great time there, and we can find so many wonderful things to read while only paying late fees (which, by the way, you should look into— our library system just did away with fees for juvenile materials!). But man… I know those library visits with kids can be draining! I asked my Instagram followers about their biggest questions about or problems with going to the library with their children. This one is a long one, but read through it to see how our family has trouble-shot common difficulties to make library trips fun and enjoyable for all! Continue reading “Making Library Visits Fun and Easy with Little Ones” →

Books for Fostering Kindness and Empathy

Books for Fostering Kindness and Empathy

Today, November 13, 2018, is World Kindness Day! As Jamie C. Martin wrote in Give Your Child the World, “Books help your family grasp on a new level that what we have in common with our worldwide neighbors far outweighs what separates us… It naturally develops compassion… because we all have similar needs, hopes, and desires. Great stories build an empathic foundation that leads to a life of service and concern for others” (p. 26). Continue reading “Books for Fostering Kindness and Empathy” →