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Valentines Day Activities for kids

Valentine’s day is always such a fun day for kids! Yes, it’s become very commercial, but it’s a holiday about…
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Leaping Into Learning is in Toronto, Ontario.

1 day ago

Reading time sucks! Sound familiar? ⁣⁣Often when I speak to parents about their readers, their biggest frustration is their child’s lack of motivation to read! 🤯⁣⁣As a mom, I can definitely relate. I can’t tell you how many times people assume that my kids just sit and listen to me when it comes to literacy. WRONG. At the end of the day I’m still their mom which means I get special treatment. ⁣⁣This is another reason why I am passionate about finding fun, easy ways to help our kids read and sometimes do it without them knowing! ⁣⁣Taking that pressure away from kids of sitting down to reading - maybe by playing a game or making it different makes a huge difference! ⁣⁣Do you have a reluctant reader at home (or at school). What are some things you wish you had so that reading time wasn’t a struggle?? ... See MoreSee Less

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Leaping Into Learning

2 days ago

Hey everyone! This week on my blog I talked about the c/k rule. It's tricky one! I also created a free anchor chart so that you can print it and refer to it whenever you want! I'll post the links in the comments. Let me know when you grab the freebie!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Leaping Into Learning

3 days ago

What would you have told yourself if you knew you would be in the middle of a pandemic for a year or more? ⁣⁣I’ve been asking myself this question a lot lately. It’s my birthday coming up and last year, this time, was truly the last time I was out, at a restaurant with my friends. How freggin crazy is that?! ⁣⁣For me, as I reflect, I can appreciate the extra family time with my kids that I would have never gotten before. ⁣⁣I feel a sense of loss, of time missed with my parents, in-laws and extended family/friends. ⁣⁣I feel a sense of loss for all the businesses lost, families and people who are struggling and those that have been lost. ⁣⁣But most of all, I feel hope. I feel an overwhelming sense of love for one another. Lots has happened this year. Lots of “waking up”, coming together, fighting for what we need to fight for, and lots of kindness being spread like sprinkles . ⁣⁣We’ve got a long way to go, but together, we can do this. ⁣⁣So, what would you have told yourself if you knew this was coming? If you knew it would be year or so until this was “over”. Or until we knew what it was? ⁣⁣ ... See MoreSee Less

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Leaping Into Learning is at Ontario, Canada.

5 days ago

WHAT CAN I READ WITH MY CHILD?! - is a question I get all the time! I know it can be overwhelming, but thinking outside the box, reading books that the child wants to read, is truly just as important as reading! Hey I’m Kaley or @leapingintolearning and I share evidence-based reading strategies that work! Make sure to follow and save this so you don’t feel stuck in the future! Anything I’m missing on this list?? Comment below to share more ideas! 👇🏼 ... See MoreSee Less

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Leaping Into Learning is in Canada.

1 week ago

Sorting Letters t, h, and th ⁣⁣Hey I’m Kaley or @leapingintolearning. I share easy reading strategies that work! ⁣⁣Today we learned the sounds “th”. My son cannot say those sounds yet (normal-he’s 4) and often says fffff. Honestly, I think it’s the cutest thing ever and I know it will end soon enough! ⁣⁣BUT it is making an impact when we are starting to read books. SO, I am starting to correct him. ⁣⁣Funny thing though, even though he had difficulty pronouncing the “th” he was able to sort all of the sounds perfectly! ⁣⁣Here’s how I did this activity: ⁣- Print pictures that start with the sounds you’re on. ⁣- Draw bubble letters (I was never good at this so don’t judge ;-) ⁣- As the child sorts the sounds, say the word out loud, highlighting the beginning sound and then they sort them into they proper sounds. ⁣⁣Let me know if you try this one! ⁣⁣⁣ ... See MoreSee Less

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