Literacy

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

05/12/2015 - 12:06pm

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

02/19/2015 - 2:06pm

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

01/29/2015 - 11:15am

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

01/28/2015 - 9:54am

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

03/28/2014 - 3:29pm

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

02/26/2014 - 8:19am

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!

02/23/2014 - 11:35am

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

12/19/2013 - 8:53am

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

12/17/2013 - 11:12am

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

12/16/2013 - 10:20am

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

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