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Tag: Literacy

Look, Ma! Today’s Parent Lists The Best Kids’ Books In Canada

May 12, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsLiteracy, Look, Ma!, Sonia Verma

My kid is starting to read, and every fresh page fills me elation. momstown has entire programs dedicated to literacy — hundreds of moms across the country join them every week — and we LOVE this awesome, age-specific list from Today’s Parent

By Sonia Verma
National Editor

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Love Of Reading: A Happy Ending Is Just The Beginning

February 19, 2015momstownReal Life, School LifeNo commentsbooks, Literacy, reading

If you could give a kid a book that changed how you see the world, which would it be? Tell the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation, help put books in the hands of kids across the country, and win a prize pack yourself!

Sponsored post by Sonia Verma
National Editor

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Captain Underpants And The Troublemaker’s Triumph: Dav Pilkey’s Inspiring Message

January 29, 2015momstownParenting, School LifeNo commentsbooks, inspiration, Literacy, mental health, reading, Tara Wilson

School was ‘torture’ for Dav Pilkey, creator of the wildly popular Captain Underpants books. But the very things that once made him feel like a failure—dyslexia, hyperactivity, a silly streak—have brought him unimaginable success. So don’t let learning differences hold you back, he tells kids—and parents

By Tara Wilson

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Look, Ma: Life Is Short; Let’s Make It Count

January 28, 2015momstownReal LifeNo commentsawareness, depression, Literacy, Look, Ma!, mental health, reading

A viral video reminds us to live in the moment; #BellLetsTalk reminds us to talk about what scares us; a Frozen parody reminds us to hide the CD in case of a snow day

By Sonia Verma

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Full-Day Kindergarten: Are they being prepared for Grade 1

March 28, 2014momstownParenting, Preschooler, School LifeNo commentsclassroom, Early Education, hot topics, kindergarten, Literacy, school, teachers, transition

A new report was released today from the Globe & Mail that outlines the academic impact that full day kindergarten has on our Grade 1s. Is it glorified daycare or is it helping prepare our kids?

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Dr. Seuss Craft: Thing 1 and Thing 2 Photo

February 26, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsbooks, Dr. Seuss, Literacy, photo

We love Dr. Seuss and it’s our theme this March at momstown! Those little mischievous characters “Thing 1” and “Thing 2” sure get into trouble with The Cat in the Hat! If you love Dr. Seuss like we do at momstown, you can create a cute photo craft like this, in honour of his birthday March 2nd!

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10 great books to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday!

February 23, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsbook reviews, books, Dr. Seuss, Literacy, reading with your child

momstown loves Dr. Seuss – and it’s his birthday this week! So to celebrate, we’ve picked 10 of our favourite Dr. Seuss books and why we love them! We even have some great Seuss-themed crafts to try with your preschoolers.

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15 Ways to Celebrate Family Literacy Day

December 19, 2013momstownReal LifeNo commentsbooks, Early Education, Family Literacy Day, Literacy

Every year Family Literacy Day is celebrated with thousands of events in homes, schools and literacy organizations across Canada. Here are 15 Ways to Celebrate Family Literacy Day and enjoy reading throughout the year!

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Books about Transportation

December 17, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsbook reviews, books, cars, Literacy, planes, trains, transportation

All moms and kids will be inspired by planes, trains and automobile this month and these books will help to get you in the mood with some cute stories and fun sounds!

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a is for airplane alphabet craft for preschoolers

December 16, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsalphabet, art, Literacy, phonics, planes, vehicles

Alphabet crafts are a big part of our Alphabet Play program. Get creative with the lower letter a for airplane.

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c is for cars alphabet craft for kids

December 16, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsalphabet, Literacy

Have a child fascinated with race cars? Interest him in the alphabet with a race car letter C from momstown’s Alphabet Play.

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Personalized Alphabet Ornaments for Kids

December 2, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsalphabet, Christmas, early education, Literacy

Create a personalized ornament to match your child’s first letter of their name. Simple and easy craft.

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Alphabet Play- J is for Jewel

October 23, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsalphabet, Literacy

The letter J is decorated with jewels during our Alphabet Play program.

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W is for Watermelon

July 16, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsalphabet, Literacy

Try our multi-step literacy based craft for the Letter W for Watermelon. A fun activity for any unit or interest in healthy food, nutrition or summertime fun.

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f is for fish alphabet craft

July 12, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsalphabet, art, Literacy, phonics

Alphabet crafts are a big part of our Alphabet Play program. F is for Fish.

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