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Teaching Your Child The Alphabet Before Kindergarten

Teaching Your Child The Alphabet Before Kindergarten

Before your child ever cracks open an “official” school book, they can learn to recognize all the letters of the alphabet, know what sound each letter makes, and even know how to write the letters! I have seen several moms of 2-4 year olds do this successfully!  My little ones have also been able to do this with ease. Here… Read More

Alphabet & Reading, Teaching Philosophy, Teaching Toddlers, Writing 5

Our Favorite Bedtime Storybooks + a Giveaway!

Our Favorite Bedtime Storybooks + a Giveaway!

Everyone has a copy (or three) of “Goodnight Moon”—-but our favorite book by Margaret Wise Brown is actually “Goodnight Little One.”  We read it on repeat sometimes because the kids can’t get enough of it!!  It has the cutest illustrations of all these different animals going to sleep, and the last page is the little child going to sleep all… Read More

Alphabet & Reading, Book Reviews, Books, For the Kids, Giveaways, Teaching Toddlers 13

How to read to a toddler who has a short attention span

How to read to a toddler who has a short attention span

Some kids are just wired to be more active– and remain that way throughout their lives. Others go through phases of “discovery” where all they want to do is go-go-go.  I’m pretty sure we all know the benefits of reading to our children, (learning facts, building vocabulary, expanded creativity & imagination, etc.) And we know the benefits of cultivating a love for… Read More

Alphabet & Reading, Teaching Toddlers 6

Photo storybooks for your child + 20 theme ideas!

Photo storybooks for your child + 20 theme ideas!

I’ve never been good at keeping up with a journal, and I can’t seem to find the time for scrapbooking. These little books not only capture many special moments like a journal or a scrapbook would, but they also double as reading books for the kids! Let me show you how… The idea here is to create short photo books… Read More

Alphabet & Reading, Our Family Adventures, Teaching Toddlers 10

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Hi! I’m Elizabeth Thacker, wife to a handsome business owner, and mom to five kiddos ages 2-9. I love all things related to teaching young minds, and creating a joy-filled home!

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