Education resources for parents and teachers
Are you wondering how to teach the alphabet to preschoolers? Or just looking for ideas? You'll find hundreds of ideas for playful learning at The Measured Mom®. My oldest had a fascination for letters before she could talk. Even though she didn't even call me Mommy until she was over two, she knew all her letters and added the sounds as soon as she could talk. Her younger brother picked them up just as ... Read More
Are you wondering how to teach rhyming? This post will help you out! Rhyming is a pre-reading skill that can be taught with two of my favorite things: books and games. How to teach your child to rhyme Read nursery rhymes - and read them some more! They are easy to find and fun to learn. Get them out, and make them a regular part of your child’s infancy, toddlerhood, and preschool ... Read More
Looking for rhyming books for toddlers? Here's a great collection! (This post contains affiliate links.) Why is rhyming important? In a nutshell, it prepares your children to be excellent readers. Here's a list of terrific rhyming books for toddlers and preschoolers. Rhyming books for toddlers and preschoolers Mouse Mess, by Linnea Riley Our copy of this book has been loved so much it is now in ... Read More
(This post contains affiliate links.) It can be hard to pick the right book to read to your baby. Especially when the baby a) is so little that he has no change of expression when you read to him, b) is a few months older and only wants to grab at the pages, or c) he is older yet and promptly closes the book as soon as he loses interest. What's a book-loving mother to do? The important thing is to not ... Read More
