Tag Archives: encouraging early literacy

Kid Lit Love: Little Mole Finds Hope

I am thrilled to feature Little Mole Finds Hope written by Glenys Nellist, illustrated by Sally Garland, on the Kid Lit Love Blog Series today! Little Mole Finds Hope is published by Beaming Books and comes out in a year (2020) where hope is exactly what the world needs. Synopsis: When Little Mole is feelingContinue reading “Kid Lit Love: Little Mole Finds Hope”

Kid Lit Love: Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi

Hello Readers and Lovers of Picture Books! Since I have a newfound appreciation for book reviews, I’m on a mission to post one picture book review each month of a book I loved.  So January’s book is right here: Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi. There is something about walking through the woodsContinue reading “Kid Lit Love: Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi”

Kid Lit Love: Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi

Hello Readers and Lovers of Picture Books! Since I have a newfound appreciation for book reviews, I’m on a mission to post one picture book review each month of a book I loved.  So January’s book is right here: Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi. There is something about walking through the woodsContinue reading “Kid Lit Love: Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi”

Raising a Reader Tip #10

Welcome to my Raise a Reader series with weekly tips for encouraging early literacy! Tip #10: Make a book of favourite words with your child.  Choose one word each day.  Write it on a piece of card stock.  Punch a hole in the corner and add a new word each day.  Keep them on aContinue reading “Raising a Reader Tip #10”

Raise a Reader Tip #9

Welcome to my Raise a Reader series where I share weekly tips for encouraging early literacy! Tip #9: Help your child to make connections between stories and real life.  Choose books that are relatable for your child.  Talk about parts of the story that connect with your child’s life.  Listen to your child’s ideas aboutContinue reading “Raise a Reader Tip #9”

Raise a Reader Tip #8

Welcome to my Raise a Reader series with tips for encouraging early literacy. Tip #8: When reading to your child, stop occasionally in the middle of the story and ask your child to predict what might happen next.  This keeps your child engaged in the story and excited to continue reading!

Raise a Reader Tip #7

Welcome to my “Raise a Reader” series where I share tips for encouraging early literacy. Tip #7: Try writing some dictated stories for your preschooler.  After all the daily stories you’ve been reading, your child may have a story of his/her own.  It does not need to be a full story.  Just write down theirContinue reading “Raise a Reader Tip #7”

Raise a Reader Tip #6

Welcome to my “Raise a Reader” series where I share tips on encouraging early literacy.  Check back weekly for a new tip. Tip #6: Always keep writing materials easily accessible to your children.  Pens, pencils and paper should be stored attractively.  Make it look inviting to write and draw.  If children have practiced drawing, thenContinue reading “Raise a Reader Tip #6”