Bedtime can sometimes be a struggle. From the very beginning my daughter has had a difficult time sleeping. We read together every night before bed, so I am always on the lookout for great bedtime books. I previously posted about our Two Book Bedtime Routine, which includes a relaxing book meant to help her drift to sleep. This list of bedtime books are great options for winding down at the end of the day and helping to end the bedtime battle.
Category Archives: Toddlerhood
Letter Recognition Games with DIY Letter Clips!
I love finding or creating items that can be used for lots of different educational activities. When I stumbled on this set of alphabet clothespins in the Target Dollar Spot, I was really excited about all of the possibilities. We had a lot of fun playing letter recognition games with these. In addition to letter recognition and fine motor skills, these easy to make manipulatives can help kids work on a variety of skills.
The Bedtime Reading Routine That Will Help Your Kids Sleep
Bedtime has always been a struggle in our house. My daughter has never been a great sleeper, so our bedtime routine is very important. As I have mentioned before, read aloud is a very important part of our nightly routine. When I noticed that some of her choices for bedtime books were winding her up more than calming her down, I decided to try something new for our bedtime reading routine. Luckily, we found a perfect book to help us too!
The Best Early Science Books for Kids!
I have mentioned in the past that I didn’t have the best experiences with science in school. So as an adult, I love all of the toys and science books for kids that encourage a love of science at an early age. I want my daughter to get excited about science now, so that when it comes time to learn it in school, she already has positive feelings associated with it. I was thrilled when we had the opportunity to check out two of the newest releases from Chris Ferrie, one of my favorite science authors for kids!
Learning about Animal Families
What do you call a group of owls? While this may seem like the start of a joke, it’s not! (The answer is a Parliament). I have always been interested in finding out what different animal families are called. So when we had the opportunity to check out today’s book, I was thrilled to learn a variety of animal group names that I had never heard before. This inspired me to create some fun animal family activities with my daughter as well.
Teaching Sign Language to Kids with Nita’s First Signs!
I love sign language. When I was in college, I was thrilled to be able to take a sign language course. I have always loved watching people sign, and wish that I could do the same. I knew that I wanted to teach my daughter sign language when she was a baby, and she quickly picked up a couple of words. Once she started talking, we didn’t stick to it as much. But I am always showing her the alphabet and hoping to continue our sign language journey together. So I was really excited when I had the opportunity to check out today’s book about sign language for kids from Familius!
Let’s Go Camping: Camping Indoors with Kids
The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and summer is almost here! Time to break out the camping gear and have some fun. I loved camping as a kid, and I cannot wait to take my daughter someday. On days when the weather is against us, we will settle for having our own camping fun at home!
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Learning to Eat Veggies with the Veggie Buds Club!
I will be the first to admit that I was a very picky eater as a kid. (Sorry Mom and Dad!). I have gotten a lot better about trying new foods, but I have a hard time making my daughter try new things when I am not the best at it. Lucky for me, she is a bit more open to trying new things. However, like most kids, she isn’t always happy about vegetables. So I was thrilled when we had the opportunity to work with the Veggie Buds Club and learn fun new ways to get excited about vegetables!
Why I Test My Toddler: Using Developmental Checklists To My Advantage
Kids develop at different speeds. This is the most important thing to remember when it comes to developmental checklists and milestone charts. However, no matter how many times we tell ourselves this, or say it to others, we can’t help but feel the need to check our children against them. There are thousands of charts, checklists and pamphlets out there that will tell you where your child should be. Even having a background in education, and KNOWING that kids develop differently, I still can’t help but worry about my daughter’s development and seek them out. However, I do believe that there is a benefit to these checklists and charts. So I do use them on occasion to guide my parenting decisions.
Little Walks, Big Adventures : Learning in Your Neighborhood
I love taking walks with my daughter. I remember taking her out in her stroller during her first year and singing and talking while we strolled. It was a great way to get out of the house and get some fresh air. As she has grown, our walks have become more varied, but it’s still one of my favorite activities. So I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to check out today’s book with 50+ ways to turn a walk around your neighborhood into a learning experience!
