Make Learning S'more Fun with this Consonant Blends Spelling Game
Chrysta Naron Chrysta Naron

Make Learning S'more Fun with this Consonant Blends Spelling Game

S’more fun, s’more sunshine, s’more time by a campfire, and definitely s’more of the delectable dessert of the season itself. In that spirit, and to keep up the summer learning, we’re going to create a fun s’mores spelling game that teaches tricky consonant blends.

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Back to School Freebie
Chrysta Naron Chrysta Naron

Back to School Freebie

It’s time for back to school and our back to school freebie! Here’s a little worksheet to have your little one practice their name!

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Best Picture Books Start the School Year Right
Chrysta Naron Chrysta Naron

Best Picture Books Start the School Year Right

The sound of new zippers rings out and the smell of sharpened pencils fills the air. It’s back to school! Whatever the situation, these picture books about starting school are sure to help guide your child into a less-stressed and happier beginning to the school year.

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Pride Month: Embracing and Advocating for Diversity in Early Childhood Literacy
Johnathan Salinas Johnathan Salinas

Pride Month: Embracing and Advocating for Diversity in Early Childhood Literacy

Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community's history and achievements, providing a vital opportunity to introduce diverse stories to young learners. Reflecting on his experience as an openly LGBTQ+ Latino educator, Board Member Johnathan Salinas highlights the importance of inclusive literature in early education. Despite challenges in accessing diverse books, especially in certain states, supporting culturally relevant and LGBTQ+ inclusive materials is essential for fostering acceptance and understanding in our classrooms.

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Phonological Awareness: Word-Family Flowers
Chrysta Naron Chrysta Naron

Phonological Awareness: Word-Family Flowers

This craft is a cute way to physically show how changing the first letter in a word family creates new words. Kids can manipulate the petals themselves to spell words, so they can return to this activity later to review and experiment on their own.

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