DrawaStickman.com

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Your kid will love this. You draw a stick figure, and the website brings it to life. There is a literacy component, because...
Squishy literacy fun with Cookie Monster

Squishy literacy fun with Cookie Monster

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I’m a big believer that if you want kids to understand words and letters, they’ve gotta get their hands dirty. If...
Get your kid excited about the news

Get your kid excited about the news

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Every week, I do a half-hour presentation at my son’s school on “the news.” It’s often the best half-hour...
A book full of book bites

A book full of book bites

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If you’re looking for an activity that will get your kid writing, Breakfast on a Dragon’s Tail, by Martin Springett, is...
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