This post contains affiliate links. "Reading aloud is the most important activity for building the knowledge and skills they will eventually require for learning to read," says Dr. Marilyn Jager Adams, a specialist in cognition and education. When we read out loud to our children, or the children we teach, we instill a love of reading. But how we read to them matters. Now, we can't all be as captivating as Ludacris when we read Llama Llama Red Pajama, but there are ways we can make it an exciting and interactive experience. Read on for 8 tips for reading aloud to children! 1. … [Read more...]
8 Inspiring DIY Outdoor Play Spaces
Children thrive on imaginative play, and playing outdoors connects them with nature. At my house, I encourage my son to play outside as much as possible. Some days he complains that there's "nothing to do," despite the forgotten basketball goal and lonely scooter lying in the yard... you know how it goes. I've been so inspired by these DIY outdoor play spaces--mud kitchens, tents, and musical spots--that I'm motivated to create one for my son at home, and at my preschool, too! I love that most of these are inexpensive to build and wouldn't take longer than one Saturday afternoon to make. … [Read more...]
We ditched cable 5 years ago–and we’re still alive!
[This post contains affiliate links.] When my son was a toddler and the income from my photography business was slim, my husband and I took a look at our budget and wondered where we could make cuts. There were some things we weren't willing to give up, but cable TV (or satellite, which was our only option out in the country--I will use the words cable and satellite in this post interchangeably ) was no longer bringing us much joy. We weren't the type of couple to commit to watching a new TV show together on a weekly basis. Either one of us would be busy or just not interested in … [Read more...]
Top 5 Benefits of Playing Pokemon Go with My Son
**This post contains affiliate links. If you're alive and you've used the internet for more than five seconds in the past week, you've heard about Pokemon Go, the mobile augmented reality game that's getting adults and kids alike to flock to the streets in search of Pokemon, the adorable "pocket monsters" with names like Pikachu and Jigglypuff. Released in the US on July 6, this game has already beat out Tinder for the most popular app on the market. It's drawing more people toward local businesses, and even improving some players' mental health. Speaking for myself, I was going through … [Read more...]
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