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Greetings!
I have some exciting news to share with you this month! Our daughter donated educational reading games from Leap Frog to give away in a series of newsletters, with hopes to help spread the word of "Kidz Reading Tips"! Read Tip 3 to see how to receive FREE interactive talking books and help friends with reading at the same time!
Leaping for joy with Leap Frog this Easter!
Carla Pennington Kirby
Reading Specialist, MA
P.S. I'll pay shipping for winners! Really APPRECIATE your help! |
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| Tip 1 Easter Jelly Bean Bingo | |
Print Easter Bingo word cards kids will enjoy, by clicking www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/easter/ . Jelly beans used as markers, make for a "tasty" prize for winners! A healthier option is mini carrots. They're the perfect size!
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| Tip 2 Word Tic Tac Toe | |
Just nine words can change Tic Tac Toe into a reading game! With a little thought, you can specify the area of reading that needs work. Letters, vocabulary or Spanish are a few ideas. I used contractions, compound words and blends, below. Before you mark an X or O, "read" your word and say it in a sentence. The person who successfully reads their words and lines up their marks first, is the winner!
As a teacher, I had these printed into tablets for different chapter review. As a parent, I rarely left my house without a small blank tablet in my purse for some tic tac toe learning fun at restaurants. It helped the time fly, while waiting for food. Should I forget my tablet . . . well, there were always the napkins! |
| Tip 3 Free Leap Frog Books | |
Learning to read is a "smile-fest" with interactive talking books by Leapfrog! This prize worth $89, goes to the person who emails the most addresses to me at carla@kidzreadingtips.com , by April 30! It's easy - just think of friends, teachers and grandparents, in your life, who help children with reading and could use some ideas from my monthly newsletter!
"Toy Story 3" and "The Little Engine That Could" come to life, as the magic "Tag" pen reads aloud the words in each timeless story. Scan the pen under the words and listen, as the story is read to you! Great practice and the "Storage Case" holds 6 books! What a prize!
Contest Rules
Email friends first & last name, email address & town they live in to: carla@kidzreadingtips.com by April 30.
Best to do it now...while it's still on your mind :)
Even if you have just a few contacts, I appreciate your help in getting the word out for "Kidz Reading Tips". Winner will be contacted by email and announce in May's issue.
On your mark, get set, LEAP!!! |
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Personalized Book of the Month |
 God Loves Me
"My Name's in the Book!"
This book teaches God's love to children in a personal way, by putting "their name" in the story, along with friends or family. Your name goes on first page, as the giftgiver! ALL April book orders will receive a free Christian mini coloring book. Happy Easter!
Deluxe Hardbound Book - $14.95
Personalized Letter from Easter Bunny - $2.50
Click to order & view more!
www.carlabooks.com
Phone Orders: (208) 255- 2530
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READING QUOTE
"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates loot on Treasure Island."
~Walt Disney~
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THE PHONICS GAME
I bought this awesome kit for my son for $249 and then realized, as a Reading Specialist, I had so many tools in my bag, I didn't use it! It is "like-new" and I will sell it for $50, plus shipping! The "Phonics Game Reading Kit" helps parents teach kids from Kindergarten to 6th grade to be successful readers through reading games.
It includes: Play Book, 3 Video Tapes, 9 Audio Tapes, 6 Two-deck Card Games Sound Code Chart, Mirror, Reading Selections, Stickers, Pad, Pen and Game Plan Calendar. (missing 1 audio tape)
email me if interested!
carla@kidzreadingtips.com
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HOW TO MAKE
"No Sew"
READING BLANKET
- Cut 2 pieces of 5'x5' fleece fabric.
- Around the perimeter, every inch, cut a 5 inch slice.
- Tie each top and bottom strip in a knot all the way around the perimeter of blanket.
- Voila! You've got a "Reading Blanket" to cuddle up with a good book!!!
Thank you Pam, for the awesome gift!
NORTH
WEST NEWS
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"CREATIONS", a kid friendly family learning spot, nestled in the Cedar Street Bridge in Sandpoint, Idaho has moved to the 1st floor!
 Photo by Margareta Larson
Instructional and Parent Guided Arts and Crafts provided on a Donation Basis
Tues - Sat 12-5 Open Craft w/ Parental Guidance for Kids
Plans and dreams are also in the making for an indoor playground complete with a "train" play structure. Shery Meekings is on the right "track" for Sandpoint!
Under Organizations, search CREATIONS
(208) 304-7384 DROP ON BY!
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ABOUT LEAP FROG
Stay tuned for May & June Leap Frog Give-Aways, too! If you are interested in learning why 99% of teachers recommend it, go to: www.leapfrog.com/learningpath
Leap Frog is also sold at your local Target, Walmart,Toys R Us, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com.
Thanks Tiffany for the great prizes!
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What is a Personalized Book?
( "God Loves Me" - 2.5 minutes)
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TALK TO ME!! Do you have a question or want to share an idea? email me anytime at:
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