9 Valentine’s Day Books for Kids

Are you looking for some Valentine’s Day books to read to your children or to use to teach your class about the holiday? I have you covered with these 9 Valentine’s Day books perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or second grade.   What are your favorite Valentine’s Day books

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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

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20 Favorite Children’s Books of 2020

As we begin to wrap up in 2020, I thought I would write about my kid’s 20 Favorite Children’s Books of 2020. If you are looking for books for toddlers or preschoolers this is the post to find them! My children are 1 and 3.   This post may contain

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How to Organize a 3-Year-Old’s Room

It’s amazing how quickly a child’s needs change from being a baby to toddler and before you know it they are off to college (or so though they say). Luckily for me, I haven’t experienced that yet! However, my son’s room has gradually changed from being a nursery to a

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Winter Picture Books for 3-Year-Olds

Are you looking for some great winter picture books for 3-year-olds? I have you covered with some of my favorites!   As an early elementary school teacher and intervention specialist for over 10 years, I have found some gems when it comes to winter picture books!   Winter books are

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New Mom Must-Haves

Are you looking for ideas for gifts for a new mom or some great new mom must-haves? I have a new mom on my Christmas list this year and we couldn’t be more excited! My sister-in-law and brother are expecting their first child any day now!   This got me

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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.

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Preparing Your Child for a New Baby

Are you expecting your 2nd child and nervous about how the dynamics of your relationship will change with your current, only child?! Oh, momma, I’ve been in your shoes! It can feel like a scary transition to think about preparing your child for a new baby.   In fact, as I

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Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Toddlers

Stocking stuffer ideas for toddlers can be tricky because we want to make sure our children get things that are going to enhance open-ended play, their learning of the world around them, and support development. That’s a big task when we are looking for small things to fill a stocking.

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Thanksgiving Books for Toddlers

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! It’s so important to me that I start introducing my children to the traditions, history, and holidays that I grew up with. That’s why I rounded up some of my favorite books perfect for teaching toddlers about Thanksgiving.   It’s no secret by now

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Hi, I'm Ashley E!

I teach moms and teachers how to inspire a love of reading in the early years. I live in Ohio with my husband & two boys. Our favorite places to be are at the beach & Disney World. But most of the time you’ll find me at school teaching, working out in our basement, or blogging at home. So grab your favorite cup of coffee, tea, or (if you’re at all like me) water & let’s go through this thing called life together.