
FAQs - Teaching Preschoolers How to Read
It's not uncommon to hear someone say that teaching a child to read before 6-7 years old is "developmentally inappropriate."
In this blog post, we’ve tried to answer all of the most frequently asked questions surrounding this mystery.

Who Knew… Guess Who?
n this very short post, we’re going to give you 5 reasons why you should be playing this game with your preschooler.
"Guess Who" is considered a great game for preschoolers because it encourages them to develop important cognitive skills like observation, critical thinking, and vocabulary by asking questions to identify a mystery person based on visual details like hair color, eye color, and facial features, all while practicing turn-taking and communication skills.

4 for Friday
This month’s Newsletter features Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak.
Inside you’ll find a wealth of ideas and information from our founder, Michelle Robinette, PhD. We’re talking about tips and tricks usually reserved for teachers!

Our Favorite Christmas Books & Why We Think They’re Special
These books offer a mix of classic charm, humor, gentle lessons, and interactive elements—perfect for preschoolers to enjoy the magic of Christmas!

Story-Based Play- “Wild Things” Edition
Each time you read, and reread a story, you set the stage for story-based play. Try to read the story multiple times before introducing toys.
The only work on your part is taking the time to gather up a few toys (or even non-toys like spoons, yarn old masks or even buckets).

5 Things You Can Teach Your Child as You Read Can I Be Your Dog?
Can I Be Your Dog by Troy Cummings is a heartwarming animal adoption story that’s told through the letters that Arfy, the main character writes to the people on Butternut Street.

5 Things You Can Teach Your Child as You Read this Book Together
Let’s get the important stuff out of the way first!
For a limited time, the Beyond the Book Resource Guide for this book is a FREE Download!
"Stuck" by Oliver Jeffers is a humorous and imaginative children's book with numerous educational benefits. It’s a great story to discuss as you read.
It’s been a favorite around here for a long time. I also have a “thing” for the talent that shines through when the author and illustrator are one and the same.

In a Nutshell
I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve wished that you were here with us and we could just sit down for a chat. What we’re doing is exciting and important, but it’s not all that easy to explain in a few words or a post.
So, we’ve created this quick little 3 min video that hopefully gives you a bit of a peek into what we’re all about, where we’re coming from, and why were doing this!