Archive for Literacy Activities

Labor Day Fun

Labor Day is always celebrated the first Monday of September, and for many of us it marks the start of school and the end of summer vacation. It is also an important moment to acknowledge people across the country who work so hard in many different types of…

Celebrate the Eclipse!

On August 21st, many people across the United States are going to be able to see a total solar eclipse, and many others will have the chance to see a partial one. A solar eclipse occurs when the sun is completely covered by the moon. Depending on where…

Supporting the Development of Cultural Humility in Young Children

Multicultural Books To Read Together At a young age children are able to observe and recognize the differences in people. They start to make inferences about people’s gender, age, and racial differences. As your child meets new friends, classmates, and neighbors who are different from them, they make…

A House for Hermit Crab

A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle is great book to read together to learn about the beach and the animals that live there. With beautiful illustrations and a fun story about a growing hermit crab, both you and your child are sure to enjoy this book. One…

Indoor Summer Fun

We hope summer is full of beautiful weather, but some days are just too hot or rainy to go outside! These days are the perfect opportunity to do some great indoor learning activities, do an art project, and read some books! Here are some books written by a…

Fourth of July

Everybody loves birthdays, and America’s birthday is no exception. The beautiful weather (we hope), fireworks, and family celebration traditions, make it a fun and exciting day. The festivities are a great opportunity to explain to your child the history and traditions of July 4th. There are many great…

Outdoor Summer Fun

One great thing about the warm weather is the opportunity to get outside and play. While running, skipping. and hopping are great fun and very healthy, there are plenty of ways to add some literacy learning into outside play. Below are two activities that help reinforce literacy concepts…

Summer Is Here!

Summer is finally here, the weather is getting warmer, the school year is winding down, and now is a great time to plan some fun literacy activities for your family. Spend time this summer reading favorite books with your children. We have plenty on our website if you…

Flag Day

June 14 is Flag Day! Talk with your children about how today is the day when Congress adopted the “Stars and Stripes” as the flag of the United States. Today is the perfect opportunity to talk about the colors, shapes, and symbolism of the flag. It is also…

PCHP’s Westchester, NY Site loves Brown Bear, Brown Bear!

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, PCHP sites are sharing why they love this classic children’s book!   Reading Together Brown Bear, Brown Bear is a classic and timeless children’s story. This fun, light-hearted, and interactive book helps children develop language, learn colors…

Literacy Day!

At PCHP, every day is literacy day; actually, every day is “Early Literacy Day”, so we are thrilled that today people across the country will be thinking and talking about the importance of literacy. What is literacy?  Yes, literacy involves reading and vocabulary, but it depends on so…

Labor Day

Happy Labor Day! Celebrate this day off from work by spending time with your child talking about what they want to be when they grow up. Talk about all the different jobs people have (Richard Scary’s What Do People Do All Day? is a great book to read…