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Learning at Home: Ages 2-3

Learning at Home: Ages 2-3

Over on Instagram I shared videos demonstrating how I use the following resources with my 2-year old. This post is a summary of that, so make sure you go check out my highlight bubble titled “2YO School” over on Instagram if you want to see some of this in action.  You can also feel free to leave any questions you… Read More

Alphabet & Reading, Scripture Memory, Teaching Toddlers, Writing 1

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

Handwriting Practice using Christmas Gifts

Handwriting Practice using Christmas Gifts

Here is a super easy way to turn Christmas gift-giving into an educational activity. These pictures are from last year when Kenny was first learning how to trace letters. Using a sharpie marker, simply write out the dashed letters for your toddler to trace. It will obviously work best on solid colored wrapping paper, but some patterned paper works as… Read More

Teaching Toddlers, Writing 1

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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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