If you were a witch and could grant three wishes, what wishes would you grant? Â What scares you? Why? Â What are you going to be for Halloween and why? Â Describe your halloween costume. Pass your journal to a friend and have them read it out loud. Could they guess what you were […]
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 […]
WHEN I go up through the mowing field, The headless aftermath, Smooth-laid like thatch with the heavy dew, Half closes the garden path. Â And when I come to the garden ground, The whir of sober birds Up from the tangle of withered weeds Is sadder than any words. Â A tree beside the wall […]
A Kitten He’s nothing much but fur And two round eyes of blue, He has a giant purr And a midget mew. He darts and pats the air, He starts and cocks his ear, When there is nothing there For him to see and hear. He runs around in rings, But why we cannot tell; […]
They incorporate images from around our house so it’s a fun way to build vocabulary with objects/images that are personal and relevant to a young person. You could use this technique for learning a second language as well. They also double as blocks, so you can build with them. They are great for the 2-4 […]
This project combines your kids’ most primal gathering instincts with another activity they love: banging rocks. Although the name sounds decidedly un-eco-friendly, leaf-beating is a favorite with the thousands of kids who take part in the naturalist programs run by the Appalachian Mountain Club in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Put the finished print on the […]
 Have you ever been reading a book and run across a word you didn’t know? Instead of skipping over it, jot it down on this fun bookmark and look it up later. You’ll always get the point with this place holder.  Construction paper Scissors Glue Ruler Marker Using construction paper,  cut out pencil […]
Aa A is for alligator. A is for ants. A is for apples  on my pants. Bb B is for bear.   B is for boat. B is for buttons on my coat. Cc C is for cow. C is for cat. C is for caterpillar on my hat. Dd D is for dinosaur. D […]
