As the leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and the air turns crisp, I always get the urge to start baking. Each year, I look to add new fall baking recipes to my collection. There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked pumpkin muffins wafting through your home. Fall is the perfect season to […]
What are the benefits of sensory play for children? The answer may surprise you!
In the fast-paced digital age, children are often drawn to screens and devices, leaving parents and educators seeking ways to stimulate their young minds and encourage healthy development. One powerful tool in this quest is sensory play—a hands-on, immersive experience that engages a child’s senses while promoting growth and learning. In this comprehensive post, we’ll […]
What’s the Difference Between Phonemic Awareness and Phonics: A Simple Explanation
In the world of early literacy, two terms often swirl around like alphabet soup: phonemic awareness and phonics. If you’re anything like me, before I earned my master’s degree in literacy, I really didn’t understand the difference. While they may sound similar, these two concepts play distinct and crucial roles in the journey of learning […]