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Musical Books to Build Language and Literacy Skills
I remember when I first started teaching, I wanted to sing, but to actually sing in front of others, without music to help, was terrifying. Would I forget the words? Would I sing off key? Would the kids laugh or even like it? And you know what? They loved it so much,...
A Dozen Valentine’s Books to Love
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book and spend quality moments with the ones we love. While the day is often adorned with sweet treats, heart-shaped decorations, and a sea of red and pink, it’s also a wonderful...
8 Books About Gratitude We Are Loving
Although gratitude is an emotion to be felt year-round, we love being especially intentional about highlighting it to our little ones during this season. As we enter a time of gift-giving, family gatherings, and reflecting on all the year has brought, these books help...
Let’s Talk About Emotions
As a parent, we have all heard "the terrible twos" or "threenager" or any other lingo used to refer to a small child who has lots of emotions. Let's flip the script and call them "teachable twos and threes." When you look at it a little differently, this can be some...
Eight Books for Making Birthdays Sweeter
Birthdays are magical milestones in a child's life, filled with excitement, joy, and unforgettable moments. While their own special day is filled with anticipation, children also have just as much fun celebrating the birthdays of friends and family. It’s all about...
Helpful Tips for Managing Behavior & Expectations This Holiday Season
This is a fun and exciting time of year that is full of anticipation, events, and gatherings. You likely will not be surprised to know that along with all of this joy, we often find stress and sensory overload… especially with our children. Holidays bring celebrations...
How Can We Grow Gratitude in our Children?
Gratitude is likely different for all of us. Each of us pulls on our previous experiences and memories to evoke our feelings that produce a feeling of gratitude. If we get down to basics, gratitude is an affirmation of goodness that comes from within and outside of...
10 Favorite Books for Halloween
As children get ready for Halloween with fun costumes, festive decorations, and traditions like pumpkin carving, it's the perfect time to add some extra magic to the season with Halloween books! Whether you're looking for playful ghost stories or cheerful pumpkin...
12 Snow Books to Get You Through the Winter
There's something enchanting about a snowy winter day! The magic becomes even more exciting when experienced through the eyes of our children. Whether you're gazing out at a snow-covered world right now or simply dreaming of a snowy day, these books are perfect for...
12 Days of Favorite Christmas Books for All Ages
This time of year is filled with excitement and wonder especially for children. As caregivers, there’s nothing more heartwarming than experiencing the season’s magic through their eyes. It’s also a perfect time to cherish togetherness and remind our little ones that,...
Lovevery Reading Skill Set Review – Part 1: Sounds to Reading
You have a child who is getting curious - about letters, about sounds, about reading, about what it feels like to be an actual reader. But you don’t know how to help your child transition from listening to a story to actually reading independently. Let me help you get...
Five Children’s Books to Read Before Election Day
The election is a prime learning opportunity for big kids and little kids alike. So much of the election is much bigger than they can really understand and comprehend, not to mention much more than children should be exposed so young. And yet, it is a pivotal time to...
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