Diphthongs are any sound made from a combination of a vowel and a second letter or vowel. The beginning sound of owl is a diphthong made by the letter o and w when combined. Kids can learn the shape and diphthong sound of o when they make this lowercase letter…
Octopi are captivating animals. I love to see an octopus at an aquarium and watch them move around a tank. These mysterious creatures are extra special because they have eight legs that help them move and eat. Octopi fascinate children. Look at this adorable octopus made from the letter O…
Numbers and counting are great skills to work on when your child reaches preschool age. Whenever possible, I like to use hands-on methods to help make numbers into concrete concepts kids can grasp. Once your preschool student has a little bit of basic number sense and can count to…
When it’s time to introduce a new letter, I recommend you begin with picture books. Picture books are a wonderful opportunity to expose your preschool child to rich language, new worlds, and interesting creatures. Children are captivated by picture books so it’s the perfect way to…