Easy Early Literacy Activities for Preschool and Why should I Teach It?
Are you looking for early literacy activities for preschool? If so, you are in the right place! I have a passion for promoting early literacy! That’s why I created Love, Ashley E. Through my work as an educator I strive to help children succeed with reading, writing, and spelling. As a mom of two […]
11 Fantastic Activities for Valentine’s Day Perfect for Preschoolers
Being a teacher in an elementary school brings back so many memories from childhood, and really there is no escaping Valentine’s Day at an elementary school. I mean really, what’s not to love about Valentine’s Day at an elementary school? From handing out Valentine’s Day cards, classroom parties, and classroom activities for Valentine’s Day there […]
What are the CVC words and 7 Easy Activities for Teaching Them
So I get it, you are reading the newest newsletter from your child’s teacher that the class is learning CVC words this week. And it has you wondering, what are the CVC words anyways? Maybe you are a teacher that is wondering about fun new activities or worksheets for consonant-vowel-consonant words. Either way, […]
What are Story Elements?
If you are reading this, it’s probably because you are wondering What are story elements? Story elements are the parts of the story that make up the story as a whole. Teaching story elements is one of the first ways that teachers begin to teach reading comprehension skills (understanding the text). Story elements allow children […]
Sight Word Activities for Kids
Whether you call them; sight words, high-frequency words, or red words it’s important to young readers that they begin to recognize, read, and use these words within their reading. I’ll also be giving you a variety of different sight word activities for kids that you can try starting today! This post may contain affiliate […]
How to Teach Toddlers Vocabulary
Learning vocabulary words may sound intimidating! This can especially be tricky for new toddlers as they are just learning our language for the first time. But I have 7 great tips on how to teach toddlers vocabulary! As adults, we may think of vocabulary words as words that are unfamiliar to us. You know, […]
10 Reading Tips for Toddler Moms
Are you looking for ways to get your toddler more interested in reading? Do you see other moms on social media and compare your children’s development to theirs? If either of these questions comes to you … you are at the right place! I’m a mom and teacher with a LOVE of teaching reading […]
How To Organize Children’s Books
How do you organize all of your children’s books in your home? I have a system that I love and think you might too! The new year brings decluttering, organizing, and a sense of a fresh outlook. So, what better time to share with you all the ways I organize our children’s books in […]
Phonemic Awareness Activities for Preschoolers
Phonemic awareness activities for preschoolers are so important! In fact, phonemic awareness is certainly a buzzword when it comes to early literacy skills right now and for good reason. That’s why I’m going to lay out easy ways to incorporate phonemic awareness activities for preschoolers into their daily life. Look, I’m a busy […]
5 Reading Tips for Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
It’s no doubt that anytime we can provide more reading time with toddlers the better! That’s why I put together 5 Reading Tips for Toddlers, to help parents and caretakers provide the best reading for their kids. In fact research shows that the more words a child hears by the age of 3 directly correlates […]