Do you remember learning to read? I do… nostalgic music strumming … I was aching to learn to read. My big brother knew how. My big sis did too. But poor little Sarah was just not old enough. Or so she was told. However, across the street lived a retired teacher, who, as it turns…
Teaching Letters and Sounds | Free Printable!
When it comes to teaching letters and sounds, I should really be saying ‘sounds then letters,’ because teaching sounds actually comes first! The ability to hear and manipulate sounds is called Phonological Awareness, and it is the first step in teaching a child to read. In fact, phonological awareness is even more important for…
Teaching Letter Recognition – What Order to Introduce Letters
Wondering about the order for teaching letters to your little ones? I’m on it! I feel as though I am always writing about waiting to teach letter recognition. Wait and let little hands get strengthened by other activities. Wait until little minds have had ample time to hear different words and sounds. But a day…
What is Phonological Awareness? From Rhyming to Reading
As you likely know, I am a huge proponent of waiting until children are developmentally ready to learn skills. It is not developmentally appropriate to teach most 3-year-olds to read. But it is developmentally appropriate to teach most 3-year-olds to rhyme. And rhyming is the very first phonological awareness skill that little ones should learn!…
Printable Mother’s Day Cards for Kids to Color
May is one of my favorite months of the year. With the sun shining, flowers blooming, and birds chirping, it certainly makes for a beautiful time of year. And on top of all that goodness? I get an entire day dedicated to ME! Well, to me and all of the other lovely, wonderful mamas out…
Chicken Printables for Fun, Learning, and Imaginative Play
As you may have heard, I recently launched the How Wee Learn Community—a place where we support each other on our journeys, and you enjoy monthly Masterclasses AND a new Exclusive Resource each and every month. It has been so much fun getting to know everyone in the community! If you haven’t already signed up…
