Tag Archives: reading

Learning Through Play: A Flow Chart

Posted on February 5, 2019 by D.C. Enthusiast

Sometimes I’m asked how “just playing” can POSSIBLY lead to learning. Especially “real” things like reading or math. Well, allow me to show you. As a class we read “I Want to Be In A Scary Story” by Sean Taylor. … Continue reading →

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But We Can’t Read!

Posted on January 23, 2018 by D.C. Enthusiast

I had such a cool teaching moment today. I work with 3 and 4 year olds. All I want to do is make them love books and feel like reading is something that will open doors for them. If I … Continue reading →

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Raising Critical Readers

Posted on August 29, 2017 by D.C. Enthusiast

You can find anything on the internet. Because anyone can write it and put it on there. This is a lesson that many adults are learning, and one that librarians and grade school teachers are focusing on. You need to … Continue reading →

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Where Do Your Books Live?

Posted on August 23, 2017 by D.C. Enthusiast

If you work with young children, take a moment and think about your space. Where are the books? Are they in a cozy reading corner? Think about when books make an appearance in your day. Is it just when you … Continue reading →

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Just Not Her Thing?

Posted on March 15, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

When my son was little, it became obvious very quickly that books were one of his favorite things. As soon as he could sit and coordinate his hands he would flip through pages on his own, and he would bring … Continue reading →

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But When Will They WRITE?!?

Posted on February 23, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

The picture is a little blurry, but let me see if I can “set the scene” for you. In the bath the other night my 3.5 year old was playing with a squirt bottle. “LOOK Mama!” He shouted excitedly “I … Continue reading →

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Looking for Books? A few suggestions for the preschooler in your life

Posted on September 4, 2015 by D.C. Enthusiast

I spent all of this summer either being (super) pregnant and running after a 3 year old, or trying to take care of a newborn and running after a 3 year old. Neither situation left me with a lot of … Continue reading →

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Routines

Posted on July 21, 2015 by D.C. Enthusiast

How many times have you read Goodnight Moon? In a day? In a week? In a row? If there is a young child in your life I bet there is A book that has been read until you can let … Continue reading →

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Little Golden Books: How to use them?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by D.C. Enthusiast

I recently wrote about the treasure trove of Little Golden Books that we were given by my Godfather. As part of my “museum origin story” the focus was on how their history and connection to the past was so exciting. … Continue reading →

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“Reading” Wordless Books

Posted on October 20, 2014 by D.C. Enthusiast

Have you ever tried to read a wordless book with your child? Even for someone who is an enthusiastic and confident reader, I get a little stuck with those. Without words to guide you, it is easy to feel a … Continue reading →

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