early childhood education Archives

The Importance of Reading to Baby

January 22, 2020 by Kathryn 4 Comments

I’m a passionate reader and because of that, I’ve always been equally passionate about reading to my boys. Since the day they were born and even before that, I would read my favourite books from my own childhood out loud to them.

And while I mostly started reading to them because I enjoyed it, I saw for myself the other benefits that it had for my children. Encouraging their love of reading helped improve their language development and other early learning skills…which then increased their success when the time came to go to school!

While there are many wonderful benefits of reading to your baby, here are four of the key ones to keep in mind: [Read more…]

Learn to Read for FREE with a 4 WEEK Trial of Reading Eggs!

October 21, 2014 by Kathryn 57 Comments

Reading Eggs provides a comprehensive range of online reading lessons and e-books that teach kids ages 3-13 the literacy skills needed for a lifetime of reading success. Over 90% of parents using Reading Eggs report a noticeable improvement in their child’s reading skills because the program makes learning phonics and basic reading skills fun. Your child can progress through the one-on-one lessons at their own pace and you can track their learning with regular progress reports and assessments.

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Teach Kids About Science with DVDs from NCircle Entertainment-Giveaway

May 15, 2014 by Kathryn 87 Comments

My oldest son has always been a scientist at heart. From his love of documentaries to his fascination with volcanoes and crystals, he has a spirit of curiosity and a love of learning that drive him to understand the world around him. Spring is the perfect time to bring out the inner scientist in any child, and this spring, NCircle Entertainment has some fabulous new DVD choices to help your little ones learn about space, light, and ocean creatures!

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!: Space is the Place

Join the Cat in the Hat on a trip into space, and learn why the cosmos is such a cool place! In this new DVD, the Cat and his friends visit each of the planets, the sun and the stars. Young viewers can learn why day turns to night thanks to our friend, the sun. [Read more…]