FINDING QUIET MOMENTS IN THE CHAOS

Illustrations in children’s books are so much more than pretty pictures. Illustrations serve a variety of purposes and captivate imagination

Teddy Bears are a symbol of childhood. They are friends, confidants and cuddle companions; I loved that they were included in our learning.

When choosing books for toddlers and babies, sometimes you just need an easy read. These authors keep it short and simple with these books.

As adults we take for granted how our senses inform our lives. This unit helped me to slow down and notice each of the five senses.

By considering a child’s interest and offering choices in their reading material, you are giving them the gift of reading for pleasure.

My toddler and I had so much fun playing with food! Plus the added benefit of my toddler being curious about and willing to try new foods!

If you're an 80's baby like me, you didn't grow up these modern classics, but in the time since some great board books for babies were born.

By this point, my toddler and I had really gotten in the groove of learning at home. I was learning to improvise and he was having fun!

I know young children have been learning nursery rhymes for generations but they question is... why?

The rhythm, rhyme and repetition that tickles our ears are actually the basics of learning language and contribute to reading success.

Obviously, we should be reading to children. At least, I thought it was that simple, but then my second child was born.

A day in the life of raising a reader. Necessity is the mother of invention.

Where Unit 1 (Apples) brought the fun to learning, Unit 2 (Colors) brought the learning to life. This unit gave me a lot of confidence.

For moms teaching homeschool preschool with Busy Toddler's Playing Preschool curriculum, this companion to the curriculum provides support.

Susie really hit it out of the part with the first unit of Busy Toddler Playing Preschool: Apples. My toddler was learning and having fun!

Busy Toddler's Playing Preschool curriculum was the answer to the question "what am I going to do with the toddler all day?"

An advanced vocabulary is known to contribute to higher SAT and ACT scores, but it is important to start building baby's vocabulary now.

As your baby grows, their level of interaction with books will grow too. That means reading to your baby is going to be even more fun!

Classic board books are the ones that stand the test of time, connecting generations of readers. They are some of our earliest memories.

If you want your baby to be smart AND kind AND calm, then you definitely want your child to love reading. Bottom line: start now.