Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Printables
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Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Printables

ByErin

It’s always fascinating to watch plants grow but kids seem a bit more excited to learn about how pumpkins grow. I think it’s because pumpkins often turn into Jack-o-Lanterns. Or maybe it’s pumpkin pie. Either way, learning the life cycle of a pumpkin is a great way for kids to learn all about plants and…

The Truth About Twaddle and How to Get Your Kids Reading
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The Truth About Twaddle and How to Get Your Kids Reading

ByErin

I think most people would agree that reading is important for kids. But actually getting kids to read and to enjoy reading is a completely different matter. Perhaps knowing the importance of reading will motivate you to figure out the exact tricks to get your child to love reading. One of my favorites tricks is…

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Apple Syllable Sorting Game Free Printable

ByErin

For the longest time, 10 Apples Up On Top has been one of Logi-Bear’s favorite books.  I have it memorized (and then some.  I could have memorized it in another language at this point).  All in all, it’s not a bad story.  Just very repetitive.  I do believe in the importance of repetition in books…

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Engaging Game for Beginning Readers: BOB Books Happy Hats

ByErin

I am a big fan of anything that makes learning to read a bit more fun and engaging.  Reading is so challenging but so totally worth that, and many kids can see that from the beginning.  Logi-Bear wants to read so so badly and he tries so so hard, but I still want him to…

Are Vampire Bats Real? Easy Reader
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Are Vampire Bats Real? Easy Reader

ByErin

Kids naturally love learning but I’ve found, at least with the younger ages, nonfiction books can be a bit overwhelming.  The information often doesn’t read like a normal book and kind of just has little blurbs randomly spread over the page.  My kids don’t often pick up nonfiction books, and I think that has something…