Category Archives: Early Literacy

Early Lit Tips: But There Are No Words

Posted on June 27, 2013 by booksnquilts

It may not seem logical, but wordless books are actually a great way to build early literacy skills. By slowly going through the book together and talking about the pictures, a child learns how a book works. Encourage your child … Continue reading →

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Early Lit Tips: Mind Your P’s And Q’s

Posted on June 20, 2013 by booksnquilts

While harvesting peas from my small, backyard garden this morning, I was reminded of one of my favorite ABC books, LMNO Peas by Keith Baker. Alphabet books are a natural choice for the Early Literacy Practice of Writing. Writing and … Continue reading →

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Early Lit Tips: Under the Sea

Posted on June 13, 2013 by booksnquilts

Summer weather often brings thoughts of going to the beach. Children are often fascinated by the shells and creatures they encounter there. In honor of the recent World Oceans Day (June 8), lets learn more about animals that live under … Continue reading →

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Early Lit Tips: Let’s Go Bananas!

Posted on June 6, 2013 by booksnquilts

So often adults describe active children as little monkeys. Let’s celebrate that energy and fun-loving attitude with some of my favorite monkey books and rhymes. These books are great read alouds and lend themselves to multiple early literacy practices, but … Continue reading →

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Early Lit Tips: Take It Outside

Posted on May 29, 2013 by booksnquilts

June is Great Outdoors Month. With that in mind, and in celebration of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1, let’s head outside this week. Early Literacy Practice: Singing One fun way to help build your child’s pre-literacy skills is … Continue reading →

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Early Lit Tips: How Does Your Garden Grow?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by booksnquilts

Spring is a great time to explore the concepts of seeds and growing things. Here are some books, rhymes and an activity that will build both early literacy skills and introduce some science concepts as well. Early Literacy Activity: Reading … Continue reading →

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