So you want to read aloud to your kids more… You understand how important that can be… Where, oh where do you start with growing those precious times of reading aloud to your kids? Here are 6 ways to cultivate your read-aloud times! 1. Keep it Short, Do it Regularly The key to making a habit […]
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Why It’s So Vitally Important to Read-Aloud to our Kids!
Reading aloud is an honored tradition. Reading together is such a special and intimate activity that we get to do with our children. But with so many things competing for a family’s attention these days it is easy to put it on the back burner. Despite my best efforts, I’ve noticed that I tend to […]
Beautiful Busy Work for Read Aloud Time
There is something about creating. It is calming and enjoyable. While learning about the trinity {We loved the book, 3 in 1.}, I decided to introduce the boys to embroidery, not that I really know how to do it properly. I’ve enjoyed playing around with it when making birthday crowns or bean bags. In keeping […]
My Top 10 “Must Own” Easter Books!
With Easter quickly approaching, I want to share my top 10 Easter books as well as a few recent flops… In looking for Easter books (or any book for that matter), I look for ones that are well-written, beautifully illustrated, and give a clear message that supports what I want to communicate with my children. Oftentimes, finding […]