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Reading & Writing for Ages 3-5

 

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Dad-Owned Companies Inspired By Kids: Animal Alphabet Flashcards
by Megan Hess
This Father's Day, we're celebrating dads who started businesses based on gaps in the market — which their children helped them realize.
Here Comes Trouble!
Make mischief with a funny-face collage.
Telling Spooky Stories
Author and performer Donna Washington shares age-appropriate storytelling tips.
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
A feel-better card usually helps!

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Letter Labels
Turn a tour of your home into an easy alphabet lesson.
Hop to the Word
Get moving to practice spelling.
Magnetic Magic
Learn letters the tactile way, with refrigerator magnets.
Speaking in Code
Coming up with private lingo is part of school-age friendships — so now is a fun time to introduce your child to nonverbal communicati

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Letter Fun With Food!
by Ellen Church
Transform your kitchen into a letter-learning lab.

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