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Summer Reading Passport: A Fun & Simple Reading Log for Kids

Books | Kids Activities | Literacy | Printables

Summer Reading Passport: A Fun & Simple Reading Log for Kids

Everything you need to know about the PBS Kids Utah Reading Marathon

Books | Kids Activities | Literacy

Everything you need to know about the PBS Kids Utah Reading Marathon

Summer Reading Bookstore Adventure: A Fun Tradition to Kick off Summer

Books | Kids Activities | Printables

Summer Reading Bookstore Adventure: A Fun Tradition to Kick off Summer

How to fit in more time to read aloud to kids, even when you’re busy

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How to fit in more time to read aloud to kids, even when you’re busy

If you love kid lit, these 16 favorite children's picture books are absolute must-haves. They are the ones I could (and have) read hundreds of times and never get tired of them.

Books

My absolute favorite children’s picture books of all time

Looking for a way to make reading practice fun? This printable "roll and graph" sight word game is a great way to get beginning readers to practice reading and writing skills in a play-based setting.

Kids Activities | Math | Printables

“Roll and Graph” Sight Word Game

Reading to kids is SO important, but sometimes it's not as easy as snuggling up on the couch with your toddler to read a mountain of books. Here are some practical ideas to encourage wiggly toddlers to love books and develop essential literacy skills.

Books | Literacy | Parenting

9 tips for reading to a busy toddler

Do you have a little book lover who is ready to learn to read? Here are seven simple and fun ways to to teach and practice sight words (one of the keys to reading) with beginning readers.

Kids Activities | Literacy

Fun ways to practice sight words with beginning readers

12 Awesome Alphabet Books to Start the School Year Right

Books | Literacy

12 Awesome Alphabet Books to Start the School Year Right

10 Hilarious Picture Books for Kids (Funny Read-Alouds Your Family Will Love)

Books

10 Hilarious Picture Books for Kids (Funny Read-Alouds Your Family Will Love)

Bring your child's imagination to life and develop essential preschool skills by reading this simple, fun book and inviting your child to create their own artwork inspired by Perfect Square.

Arts & Crafts | Kids Activities | Literacy

Perfect Square: An Artistic Literacy Lesson for Preschoolers

Teaching your child preschool can be simple if you stick to what matters most. This practical guide will give you all the basics you need to know to get started, including a FREE weekly brainstorming and planning sheet.

Kids Activities | Parenting

Practical Guide: How to do preschool at home with your child (with free printable planner!)