Alphabet books aren't just for babies and toddlers, they are also for preschoolers and early elementary children as well. (Which is why I have the age range on each book.) In fact, they are good for both age groups. For younger kids, use alphabet books to start learning the letters and sounds. For older kids, use alphabet books to inspire writing and practice reading. Kids' Favorite … [Read more...]
13 Sight Word Apps + 26 Alphabet and Phonics Apps
I love reading apps for kids because they're not just mindless tech time but either provide practice or learning to read. Learning letters and letter sounds start a child's journey to reading words and these alphabet and phonics apps will help. Learning "sight words," or words to recognize at a glance, is another step. Download these sight word apps when your child is ready to learn these … [Read more...]
Unique and Fun Exotic Pet Puzzler Alphabet App
Ready for some new pet ideas? Because this new Exotic Pet Puzzler alphabet app* isn't your typical a for alligator alphabet app for preschoolers. See for yourself. Your child will be learning the alphabet with "exotic pets" such as: A for Axolotl C for Camel D for dragon E for Elasmosaurus M for Mammoth T for Tapir Z for Zonkey To play, pick a letter and start one of the four … [Read more...]
Eat the Alphabet
Guest post from writer, editor and mom, Dawna Edwards. Eat foods alphabetically, starting with A and ending with Z. That's right, commit to 26 days-worth of different letters at each meal. You'll add new dimension and learning to meal time. Unless you're a die-hard meal planner blessed with children who have super-flexible tastes, you may want to limit the number of new letter meals you … [Read more...]