Sight Word Tool

Curriculum is a pain to create, but so much fun to execute. I am always looking for new tools to use. Here is a new tool I came across that I wanted to share with those of you looking for idea's for phonics curriculum. This new curriculum is for teaching Phonemic Awareness (also called Pre-Phonics) to children. Just click here: Sight Words to head to the Sight Words website where they have their latest teaching tool out. The site is packed with games, activities, and tools to help parents and educators prepare children for learning to read.  I used (and still use for my own children) some of their flashcards in my house and love them.

The site's features include:
• A Curriculum covering the full range of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
• Classroom-tested Lessons based on the latest research, complete with “how-to” videos
• Printable picture cards, word lists, and game boards
• Teaching Tips for tailoring games to the specific needs of your students

I like that their are free and printable materials are designed to promote learning in the classroom and also at home.  Free is always good and it can be hard to find quality free tools to use.  Again, the company is Sight Words and here is the link to their newest Phonemic Awareness site: http://www.sightwords.com/ phonemic-awareness/

Under the Sea: The Octopus and Me!

School is in session and let the kiddie crafting begin!  To explore some of the fun places people go in the summer why not learn about some under the sea animals?!  What might you see if you lived under the sea?  What do you see at an aquarium?  What sea creature has the most legs that you've seen?  All are great questions to spark learning and crafting is a great way to back up those valuable lessons and explore problem solving with a dash of creativity!

Hot Dot Review

I fully believe in preparing our children.  It doesn't matter how smart you are, you just have to be willing to try.  I know that their will come a time when something the kids bring home or an area of study will come up that I will find myself lacking.  I will do what I do now and keep pushing and motivating them to learn and then I will find tools to help them understand the topic while help me to guide them.  I'm always looking for a great tool that anyone can use to help with my children education.

Whistlefritz Spanish for Kids Educator's Collection Review

Preschool, home-school  daycare, or just parent guided, however you choose to educate your kids make sure you are active with it!  One aspect of learning that should start early is language exposure!  We have to get those language channels developing early.  Many cultures and countries teach their kids multiple languages and it is important to me that my kids learn or are at least exposed to languages early.  

Sophia the Giraffe Review

I love books!  I think they are a great gift for young kids, babies, and parents to be!  Either the parents can read to their growing babies in-utero or they can read to their babies as they grow and learn once born.  Like I always say, you can never have too many books!

Mark-My-Time Digital Bookmark Review

I love to turn education into contests and ways for kids to earn other things.  This way they associate achievement with learning from early on.  Reading is a great way to expand your kids mind.  Finding a way to increase the satisfaction they can get from reading is a great way to associate knowledge with power!

School Zone Alphabet Flash Cards Review

Who loves to learn?  We do we do!  Who has a flash card drawer?  We do we do!  Who has some new cards added to it? We do we do!

Hugo Happy Starfish- One Step at a Time ebook Review

I love books that have great messages for kids.  One series that we have been review and love at the daycare is the Hugo Happy Starfish.  The kids love to hear about this little guys adventures and see all the other sea creatures he meets.  We were very excited to check out the latest adventure for little Hugo!

Groove Kid Nation-Rhythm Bears Review

Do you and your kids love to groove?  I'm always looking for new beats to put into our music rotation!  Check out the latest one we've found:

The Magic School Bus Review

 What was one of your favorite shows as a kid?  Who remembers the Magic School Bus?  I loved this show as a kid!  This will not be a fair review because the shear awesomeness of this show has no age!  

Protecting the family legally!

It's that time of the year, before the holiday's gear up and as summer ends, to update the families legal protective documents.  It isn't fun or exciting to think about, but it is our responsibility as parents to make sure these documents are in order.  Where do you start?

Back to School Event Ends August 14th

A back to school event no matter what age your kids are!  These prizes are cray-cray!  I just can't believe that all this is being given away!  Check it out to get your clan kicked into the school year with style!

Samsung Chromebook Giveaway!

Who wouldn't want a new Chrome book?  I would love something like this, so I know there are some of you out there who feel the same!  Check out this awesome Giveaway and enter to win your chance at a Samsung Chromebook!

Boca Beth Review

I'm a big believer in exposing kids to languages early.   That's why I love language tools that you can use on your kids no matter the age.  It is nice when they are easy to use and understand.

Expanding their minds to the language of the world!

I think it is important as a parent to show your kids as much as the worlds knowledge as you can.  For some of us this will mean doing so with knowledge and books.  For others, it may mean trips abroad.  Regardless one of the most important parts of learning about the world is knowing that communication is important.  At home we can teach our kids about communicating through customs, like foods for specific occasions, maybe a way of setting the table, or decorations for a holiday the other culture you are learning about celebrates.  Each communicates different ways of respect, joy, sorry, or a broad array of non-verbal communication skills.  For those traveling abroad you may want to look into translations services  this way you can  make sure that you are full exposing your child to the parts of the world you've taken them too!  After all, a child isn't brain is so much for receptive than an adults to language opening up those avenues with exposure to properly spoken language while you do will help in opening those language pathways for use later.  Regardless of whether you are capable of going abroad or not, all families have in their power the ability to expose their children to all parts of the world.  The more you expose your child to today, the further they can go tomorrow!