Early literacy plays a crucial role in a child’s overall development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and success. Engaging children in activities that integrate literacy with hands-on experiences can enhance their language skills and cognitive development. So why not make berry picking an educational activity? As you’re out and about picking berries, think of Read More
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Ways to Share Summer Vocabulary
Looking for a recipe for summer fun? Here are some fun activities that promise to introduce new words and discovery. 50+ Awesome Summer Activities for Toddlers Summer Activities for Preschoolers Nature Journal for Kids Beach Slime recipe Bubble Painting Sidewalk Chalk recipe Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag (with video)
Books to Share Summer Vocabulary
Here are some fun books that highlight summer vocabulary: Sunny Days by Deborah Kerbel and Miki Sato (Toddler, Preschool) A warm summer day is full of possibilities. You can take care of your garden, make a mud pie in the dirt, nap in a cozy sunbeam, take a trip to the beach, or enjoy a Read More
Tips to Share Summer Vocabulary
Here are four helpful hints to keep in mind when introducing new words to your child: Give an example using kid-friendly words to explain the new word – “Enormous means that something is really, really big.” Share an example that will make sense based on their experiences – “Remember that really big fish we caught Read More
Summer Vocabulary
Using the right word at the right time is a kind of magic. Children pick up tons of words as they grow, but using words correctly can take much longer. During this wonderful month of June, how about focusing on summer vocabulary? This covers weather (hot, humid, breezy), seasonal foods, and all the time spent Read More
Anchorage Imagination Library Celebrates 18 Years
Celebrate the 18th Anniversary of Anchorage Imagination Library! Anchorage Imagination Library is thrilled to announce a special event celebrating its 18th birthday on Friday, June 7, from 12 PM to 4 PM at Fresh Cup Playhouse. This milestone event, hosted by Best Beginnings and Fresh Cup Playhouse, promises a fun-filled day for families with young Read More
Books about Letter Recognition
Below are some books focusing on Letter Recognition The Bookstore Cat by Cylin Busby (Toddler, Preschool) An irresistible and engaging picture book perfect for story time, and for cat and bookstore lovers alike! Find it at the Library Bear is Awake! An Alphabet by Hannah E. Harrison (All Ages) An alphabet book in which a bear wakes unexpectedly in Read More
Tips for Letter Recognition
Start with upper case letters only Bigger letters are easier for children to see and recognize than lower case Upper case letters are parts of most signs so they will be easier to point out Upper case letters use more straight lines and are less complicated Letters don’t need to be learned in Read More
Fun with Letters!
Go on a Letter Scavenger Hunt! Take a look around your home and your neighborhood to see what letters you can find! *This activity is definitely inspired by wordless books that feature found objects that look like letters: Alphabet City by Stephen T. Johnson and The City ABC Book by Zoran Milich Block Read More
Letter Recognition
True or False? There are 26 letters in the English alphabet. Tru-ish. There are 26 letters, but, with upper and lowercase letters, there are really 52 letters. That’s a lot to learn, but kids need to be able to identify letters by their names before they can start adding letter sounds to the mix. It’s Read More
