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Activities for Literacy on the Go: Berry Picking

The following activities provide a holistic approach, promoting cognitive, social, and emotional development in the early stages of a child’s life. Berry Sorting and Counting After berry picking, engage children in a sorting and counting activity. Sort the berries by color or size, and count how many are in each category. This hands-on experience Read More

Books for Literacy on the Go: Berry Picking

Here are some fun books that Berry Picking vocabulary: The Woman Who Married the Bear Adapted by Frank Henry Kaash Katasse; illustrated by Janine Gibbons (Toddler, Preschool) In this ancient Tlingit story, a woman who has insulted the bears while out berry picking meets a bear in human form. They fall lin love and get married. Soon, the woman‘s brothers come looking for her and the woman learns her Read More

Tips for Literacy On the Go

By weaving early literacy into the fun of berry picking, children not only develop essential language skills but also grow a positive attitude towards learning. Create a Language-Rich Environment Encourage language development by describing the berry-picking experience using rich, varied vocabulary. Point out different colors, shapes, and textures of berries, and talk about the natural Read More

Books You’ll Love for On the Go

Backseat A-B-see by Maria Van Lieshout (Toddler, Preschool) This fun version of the classic alphabet book uses many different kinds of street signs that your little one may see from their point of view in the backseat. Can you guess what sign would work for L? Hint: it’s the place you can find this book! ▸ Read More

Ways You Can Help Your Child with Literacy on the Go

There are so many great ways you can engage your kiddos while you’re out and about. Here are a few suggestions: Keep books in the car Make up silly songs about what you’re doing together Talk about your day together using your five senses to describe new places and experiences Listen and sing along to Read More