Eggshells (or egg cartons sections) Green pipe cleaners Tempera paint and markers Hot glue or white glue   Clean eggshell halves and dry them gently. Using tempera paint, decorate the shells to look like tulips. Let the paint dry overnight. When the paint is completely dry, add details to the tulips using markers. Twirl […]
  plastic 3-D letters  paper  markers  shallow basket  Using the plastic letters, spell the child’s name on the paper. Trace the letters with the marker so that the child’s name is written on the paper. Color in the letters all the same color. Place the plastic letters that are in the child’s name in […]
The letter L is a dependable letter. It usually makes the “lll” sound as in let. This is especially the case when the letter L is not partnered with another consonant However, it is sometimes silent when followed by a consonant in the same syllable (as in should or walk).  This isn’t always the case… it […]
The Letter J is a generally reliable letter. It usually makes the “juh” sound as in jam.  The letters “dg” sometimes make the /j/ sound as well (as in edge) which makes it difficult for children to spell such words. Teaching “edge” as a Word Family (edge, hedge, ledge, etc) can help. The Letter J […]
How do I go about choosing a babysitter? Get a trusted friend or family member if possible. Get recommendations from friends. Trade childcare with friends who have kids. Do not hire a sitter under age 12. Watch your child’s reaction when you tell them a sitter they know is coming, and listen to what your […]
The letter H is a dependable letter. It usually makes the “huh” sound as in hat. This is especially the case when the letter H is not partnered with another consonant However, it is sometimes silent (as in ghost or hour).  It is also part of a number of digraphs: she, the, phonics, chicken, when […]
The Letter F is a generally reliable letter. It usually makes the “fuh” sound as in fall.  F sometimes makes the /v/ sound (as in of) The “gh” diagraph represents the /f/ sound when it follows a vowel (as in tough)  1. Present a capitol and lower case F to your child. Ask if […]
