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“Stories, Recipes, and Thanks: A Thanksgiving Guide to Early Literacy”

Fri, 01 Nov 2024

The Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching and it frequently sparks interest in storytelling, family traditions, and cultural heritage, all of which can foster foundational literacy skills.  Thanksgiving  provides a unique opportunity to develop language, comprehension, and social skills when we incorporate literacy activities into our Thanksgiving preparations. Let’s explore some research-informed early literacy strategies to... Read more »

From Twinkle, Twinkle to ABC: The Magic of Music in Early Literacy

Fri, 25 Oct 2024

Music plays an important role in supporting early literacy development. Research  shows that integrating music into early childhood education can enhance phonological awareness, vocabulary acquisition, and motor skills which are foundational to reading and writing.  Let’s take a closer look at how music fosters early literacy skills.  Music Promotes Phonological Awareness Phonological awareness is the... Read more »

Create and Read: How Crafting Supports Early Literacy Skills

Fri, 18 Oct 2024

It’s that time of year again. The holidays are approaching and we start thinking about all the fun crafts we can do with our little ones. Yes, crafts are fun and cute, but  as with all activities, be sure to consider what makes crafting meaningful for young children and always consider the purpose of the... Read more »