Pre-Writing Powerhouse: Activities to Prepare Little Hands for Writing Success
The early years are a crucial time for development, and preparing your child for writing success starts well before they…
Is My Child Ready to Write? Exploring Pre-Writing Skills
Many parents wonder when their child is ready to embark on the writing journey. While the urge to hand them…
Building Strong Writers: A Peek Inside the Early Childhood Classroom
Welcome back, Happy Ladybird families! We’re excited to continue our series on exploring key areas of focus in early childhood…
Teaching Your Child to Read: Three Tips to Ease the Journey
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been diving deep into the world of teaching children to read. We’ve covered understanding…
Jayden’s Journey: Unveiling Strengths and Shaping Growth Through Personalized Assessment
Jayden, a bright young learner, recently embarked on an engaging educational journey at Happy Ladybird. Guided by a personalized assessment,…
Opening the Door to Literacy: Introducing Books to Your Little Learner
The world of books holds endless possibilities for wonder, learning, and imagination. But where do you begin when introducing your…
Decoding the Magic: Introducing Diphthongs to Young Readers
Your child is on a wonderful reading journey! They’ve mastered the basics, recognizing individual sounds, blending them into CVC words,…
Cultivating Confidence: Why Patience is the Cornerstone of Literacy Development
As early childhood educators, we understand the critical role we play in fostering a love for reading in our young…
Bridging Traditions: Insights on Foundational Learning from Accra to Lagos
Greetings, fellow educators, parents, and lifelong learners. I’ve recently returned from a captivating visit to Accra, Ghana, and the experience…
Fine-Tuning Phonemic Awareness for Early Readers in Nigeria
Continuing our exploration of early literacy development, we turn our focus from the initial sounds of words to their final…