Picture Books with Kim @BookbairnI'm delighted to be chatting today with the wonderful Kim from @bookbairn. Kim is a mum to two super little cuties who has a home library that is a book nerd's dream come true! Across many social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook as well as her blog (I don't know how she does it with two kids!), Kim shares her book reviews and reading expertise in a fun, creative and playful way. Plus she has fab lists for books with strong female protagonists, awesome #shelfies and shares beautiful …
KIDS CRAFTS WITH ANNA @KIDLITCRAFTS
Kids Crafts with Anna @kidlitcrafts.I'm so incredibly excited to be chatting today with the amazingly talented and creative Anna from @kidlitcrafts. Anna's account and blog are such an inspiration for helping parents and teachers create wonderful and meaningful works of art based on great quality picture books to help you go beyond the book. Anna's passion and enthusiasm for getting creative with her kids is contagious and so wonderful to see and you know I'm a sucker for activities inspired by great quality kids books. You can't help but …
READING ALOUD: TOP 5 TIPS
Reading aloud: Top 5 tips Did you know that you are your child’s first reading teacher? This is pretty powerful stuff! By providing your child with loving literacy interactions you will help develop their love for books, stories and reading. Reading aloud with your child is a wonderful time for them to chat about their thoughts and share ideas about what it is you’re reading. This in turn will help develop their comprehension and communication skills, bonus! I always give books as birthday presents to my nieces, nephews, and friends children. …
HOMESCHOOLING WITH SUE @reachinghappy
Homeschooling with Sue @reachinghappy I'm so excited to be chatting today with the lovely Sue from @reachinghappy. Sue is a mother to 2 beautiful girls who she home schools in Canada and I love experiencing our shared Canadian Heritage through her feed. I was immediately drawn to Sue's account when I first came across it a little while ago. With stunning photography, she shares amazingly creative learning activities she does at home with her girls. Her kind and gentle nature radiates in her work with thoughtful and considered images and …
PREPARING FOR BIG SCHOOL WITH ALY @growtoknow
Preparing for big school with Aly @grow_to_knowI've had the great pleasure of chatting with the adorable Aly from @grow_to_know for today's Petit Stories feature. If you have a baby, toddler or preschooler, Aly's Instagram account and blog are a must follow. Her accounts are jammed packed with simple, fun and engaging learning activities for little ones that you can easily implement at home often with items and supplies you already have around the house. The moment I came across Aly's account I was hooked! Aly is a teacher with so much amazing …