by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 10, 2025 | activities
Guest post by Denise Shields Learning to read is a monumental milestone in a child’s life, opening up a world of knowledge, imagination, and opportunity. As parents, you play a crucial role in laying this foundation of teaching your child to love learning with...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 15, 2025 | activities
Preschool songs for storytime and shared reading are a fantastic way to teach preschoolers reading skills. Taking songs that preschoolers know, and introducing new songs, with these ideas makes a literacy impact. The idea is simple and it is called Shared Reading. It...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 28, 2024 | activities
While playing video games can be a great source of fun for children, it is not the healthiest way of channeling their creativity. We need to introduce other creative and healthy ways to spark their ideas and imagination. For instance, how about a book? Take their...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 10, 2024 | activities, parenting
Getting boys to read is a challenge for many moms. Finding quality books that are interesting to middle grade boys can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. As the mom of two boys who both struggled with learning to love reading, I put together a list of our...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 16, 2024 | parenting
Looking to make reading an engaging family activity? A well-structured parent reading challenge can help. This article provides practical tips and ideas to start a reading challenge, strengthen family bonds, and boost literacy skills. Dive in to find out how you can...
