Mom Approved: Dancing Lily

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Mom's Ultimate Workspace

I have a confession. This is a horrible one that I preach against to many people, but it is something I must do. I work from the kitchen table. Although I preach against it to most, it is what works at the moment for me. We have a very small space and when I work at the table, I can watch the kids, I'm here if they need help and I can watch their every move. Also, I am close while making dinner and in the same room when my husband comes in from work. It works, but it is not perfect and it is not ideal.

What would my ultimate workspace look like? I found it on Pinterest!

First of all, I find that color blue very inspiring. However, that is not what makes this space so perfect for me- we can always change the color (I would add in some gold)!

This would be ideal for me because I can close the doors and hide it from the world. When I stop working, it would be hidden and I would not be tempted to work more. During the day, when I am working, It would allow me to keep things close by, not have to pack them up for dinner, and give me plenty of space to spread out for projects and with my planner (HUGE plus!). I would even be able to keep my planner supplies neat and close all the time, as well as my printer- which is now in my bedroom connected to wifi.

I love that it has bulletin boards and file pockets to keep things seen, but out of the way. It also has storage space and room for pretty things that are inspiring. My "Never quit your daydreams" and "This empire isn't going to build itself" prints would be gorgeous on one door.

However, none of those are my favorite. I love the fold out desk. I can work on things while still watching the kids. If I need to, I could even move my laptop to that part during the day. Still, at the end of the day or when I have company, I can close the doors and no one will see my messy projects in progress and I will officially leave the office.

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The Shepherd's Treasure: A Wholesome Holiday Tradition and #Giveaway

Disclaimer: I received a product to review. All opinions are my own.

We have an elf that we adore. Without naming names, it is not the creepy one that is all over Pinterest. Ours is the original elf that visits kids. We try to use it to teach lessons, but there is a problem. It is still about Santa and gifts. The Mr and I have been looking for something that would focus more on the true meaning of Christmas- Jesus Christ. We will continue with our elf, but we have something to add this year that will put the focus on Jesus- the best gift ever given.

The Shepherd’s Treasure is a new, interactive family tradition that helps children find the TRUE meaning of Christmas!  On the first day of December, your Shepherd will appear and your family adventure will begin!  Your Shepherd will travel by night throughout the month in search of Jesus. Each morning, your children will find him in a different place (and maybe even doing a different activity) in your home.  The Shepherd’s Treasure Advent Cards correspond with fun activities the Shepherd can do throughout the month.  Each card features a Bible verse and message from the Shepherd!  Little ones will follow behind their Shepherd along his journey.  Then, on Christmas morning, your children will find their Shepherd kneeling before the greatest Treasure of all time: Jesus! The search doesn’t stop there though! My prayer is that this fun treasure hunt will result in a more lasting search to find Jesus every day!

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”  -Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV)

The Shepherd's Treasure has found a home with us and we couldn't be more thrilled. We are excited to join in the search with our kids as they discover more and more about Jesus, the best story ever told. We would like you to join in on this journey as well. Guess what?! You have the opportunity to win your very own Shepherd's Treasure set to take the journey with your family. Just follow with the Rafflecoptor for your chance to win. A Winner will be chosen on November 30, 2016. Good Luck.

While you wait to see if you won, you can visit Shepherd's Treasure on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and their site. Want to share? Use #spottheshepherd or #TheShepherdsTreasure

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Socks for Diabetics are really Comfortable

Socks for diabetics are specially constructed hosiery that treat the symptoms of diabetic feet. However, these socks can benefit anyone that wears them. They are most often characterized by the material they are made from, their precise and comfortable fit, and the construction of the sock. Most of the regular socks on the market today, both casual and dress are made from cotton, wool, or nylon, but there is a better choice available by choosing socks for diabetics. Most people with foot ailments choose diabetic crew socks for their superior comfort.

Using better materials for socks is important because diabetic feet are more susceptible to irritation. Even mild irritation can over time result in blisters, sores, or cuts. Normal socks made out of cotton trap moisture near the skin of the feet, which creates more friction and is more abrasive against the skin.  Unlike traditional cotton socks, diabetic socks are made from different fibers that are blended together. This unique combination allows for moisture to draw away from the skin to keep feet dry.
In addition to the materials that keep moisture at bay, the fit for socks for diabetics is usually more refined. Most people buy socks which are mostly one size fits all. Diabetic socks have size ranges of up to four or five shoe sizes. Ordinarily, fit isn't a huge concern but for those people who need to minimize pressure points and skin irritation, socks that are too loosely fit can fall down and bunch up putting extra pressure on the feet. Sometimes socks can be too tight in other areas restricting blood flow. The best diabetes socks tend to fit close to the feet with tops that are loose to improve circulation but stay up on the leg.

Another important characteristic of diabetic socks is that they are made with comfort in mind. Everyone knows what it is like to put their socks on a little crooked and then walk around on the seam of the sock. It is annoying and can often irritate the toes. For diabetics, this problem is amplified because the toe area is where sores frequently develop. To avoid this issue, diabetic socks are usually constructed in a way that eliminates seams or at least makes them flat so that these pressure points don't present a problem.

Generally, diabetic socks are an important compliment to good diabetic shoes. Some people choose to wear these shoes and overlook the socks. However, if you really want to practice proper diabetic foot care, then you should know that wearing diabetic socks is another preventative measure against foot injuries.

Are diabetic socks same as compression socks?

This is a common question that has confused many people. Compression socks are a type of socks that compress the legs and are usually worn by those with varicose veins. Additionally, they are sometimes worn by athletes, people on long haul flights, and some pregnant women.
These socks are totally different from diabetic socks. The biggest difference is that socks for diabetics are loose instead of tight fitting. When deciding which type of socks to wear, if you have a foot condition, It is a good idea to get advice from your physician. Some medical socks are not intended for everyone and certain medical conditions may prevent you from wearing them. Socks for diabetics on the other hand can benefit diabetics and non-diabetics by minimizing irritation and improving comfort.

It Starts With YOU Kickstarter

Our names are Kristina and Kayla Goosby. My sister and I (Yes we're twins) are the Co-founders of GoosbyTwins which is a stationery line dedicated to redefining, inspiring, and uniting women on a global scale. Our product the 2017 “It Starts With YOU” Daily Planner has launched on Kickstarter and we would be honored if you would take a look at it when you have the chance. We are looking to reach out to as many people as possible that understand the mission and vision of GoosbyTwins.

Everything starts with YOU and everything ends with YOU. Why you? It’s because YOU control your life, dreams, and goals. The 2017 It Starts With YOU Planner is not just an ordinary planner. It’s a notebook, a journal, a storybook, and a tool for YOU to empower and network. Use this planner to take action to organize your thoughts, dreams, goals, and creativity. YOU can make your dreams a reality.

Through planning, we can create a LIFESTYLE. OUR lifestyle will be a stepping-stone for women to be fearless, confident, innovative, valuable, and STRONG. Through OUR planner, we will initiate CHANGE for women to CONNECT while REDEFINING the definition of a woman. We made a commitment to ourselves to inspire as many people as we can to live a lifestyle through planning.

If you don't mind we would love for you to check out our Kickstarter campaign and share it with family and friends. We would really like to get our planners into as many hands as possible especially considering the perks it offers. Thank You for your time and look forward to hearing from you. You can find our link below. Remember IT STARTS WITH YOU!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goosbytwins/it-starts-with-you-2017-daily-planner?token=b806bb92

Win With #TheShepherdsTreasure

Win $500!  Contest starts December 1st!  The Shepherd's Treasure is a Christian alternative to Elf on the Shelf and they are giving away $500 to the most creative photo shared.  $250 for you and $250 for your church!  The four top photos will be chosen and then fans will vote on their favorite to win!  This contest is lots of fun, but the best part about it is we are bringing back the true meaning of Christmas and teaching our kids that it's not all about receiving gifts and behaving well just to receive material things. Join us in the fun!  Here's how:

Step 1: Order The Shepherd's Treasure book with doll set (and advent cards if you choose) by NOVEMBER 20th to ensure delivery by December 1st. Link to buy in comments.

Step 2 (optional): Get your church involved -  The more people from your church who participate in the contest, the bigger the chance to win! Just send people to The Shepherd's Treasure Facebook page for details.

Step 3: Make sure to LIKE @BLOGGERSPAGE and @The Shepherd's Treasure Facebook page to receive contest next steps on December 1st!

#spottheshepherd #theshepherdstreasure

Click the link in the comments to get your copy before all are sold out!  This is going to be so fun!

Comment to post:  ORDER HERE by November 20th to get in time for December 1st. Two options below - one with the advent cards and one without:

Option 1:  Book + Doll Set + Advent Cards:  https://www.sleepingbaby.com/collections/shepherds-treasure/products/the-shepherds-treasure-book-doll-set-and-advent-cards

OR

Option 2: Book + Doll set: https://www.sleepingbaby.com/collections/shepherds-treasure/products/the-shepherds-treasure-book-doll-set


SEE QUEST IDEAS HERE: https://www.theshepherdstreasure.com/pages/ideas-for-your-quest

Super Night Light For Your Superhero

I have the perfect gift idea for the little superhero in your life. My little guy is absolutely obsessed with Spider-Man. By obsessed, I mean everything is Spider-Man. His backpack, water bottle, hat, beanie, gloves, shoes, clothes, toys, school supplies, and anything else that can be bought in Spider-Man is. He's been begging for a light by his bed, but I've been afraid he would knock a lamp off because he flails himself around, like he thinks he is Spider-Man. Well, I found the answer.

3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Lights are the perfect gift this holiday season. They have a full range of comic book, super hero, Disney Princess, sports and car lights that look as though they are popping right out of the wall! They are battery operated and cool to the touch so you can place them any where in the room! Your kids will loves having these in their rooms and they're also the perfect editions to a den, family room, man's cave or office! Find all of these amazing products here: http://bit.ly/TargetUSFamily

What better time of year to get your little hero or princess a new light? Next time you are in Target, be sure to check them out. I know you will have fans when they see how amazing these are! There are designs for boys, girls, and adults so be sure to fill your cart and check everyone off your list!

Homeschool Resource: Story Craze

There is a Kickstarter campaign going on right now that all homeschool families should be aware of. We all worry about making sure that our children learn what they need so that they are successful in their future. For me, I worry about writing, reading, and math the most. I want to make sure that all the basic concepts really sink in and that they will stick with them throughout their lives.

Even though I worry, writing workshop is one of my favorite parts of our homeschool routine. I love seeing the lessons come to life and seeing their imaginations in action. I'm always amazed to watch Tbomb bring other lessons, like science and social studies, into our writing workshop. 

However, sometimes our writing workshop can be lackluster and Tbomb just doesn't want to do it. You know, "I want to do something fun mommy." 

Perfect for homeschoolers, there is a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a new game called STORY CRAZE, where kids will want to develop their creative writing and storytelling skills and learn and communicate with each other.  STORY CRAZE boosts children’s confidence, self-esteem, communication and teamwork skills through story writing and storytelling.  It is a fun-filled learning game in which children write outrageously witty, laugh-out-loud, three chapter stories by selecting PEOPLE, PLACES and THINGS cards that add crazy twists and silly turns throughout their stories. The game encourages children to write, and when children write together, there are no limits to their creativity! 

Created by two entrepreneurs from Charleston, SC, Marcie Jacobs and Ellen Stebbins, STORY CRAZE was play tested over nine months with children from all walks of life.  They were able to use this valuable input from children to perfect the game and now it is ready to be enjoyed by everyone! The game is designed for children ages six and up but it also is the perfect family game or for birthday parties, after school programs, homeschooling, youth groups or children with special needs. 

STORY CRAZE is now raising funds on Kickstarter, and with only a few days left, now is the time to join the movement to spark imagination, creativity and conversation in children.   With pledges from $1 to $299, there are many ways to help fund this amazing project.

Turn Holiday Gatherings Into A Family-History Research Project

The holiday season represents the perfect opportunity for anyone who’s been thinking of taking a deep dive into their family history.

All those grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins gathering to feast on turkey or exchange gifts possess a treasure trove of genealogical information and family stories.

All you need to do is ask – and perhaps turn on a recording device – and soon you may be learning about great-great grandfather’s treacherous journey across the Atlantic or Uncle Phil’s courageous actions during World War II.

“Interviewing family members is one of the best places to start when you want to learn about or write about your family’s story,” says Ceil Lucas, a sociolinguist, amateur genealogist and author of How I Got Here: A Memoir.

“Older relatives especially may have wonderful tales from decades ago involving people you never heard about. If you’re lucky, you may even learn that they have stashed away somewhere letters, diaries or photographs that belonged to those long dead ancestors.”

But be warned, Lucas says. While people dream about learning they descended from royalty or happen to be distantly related to Benjamin Franklin, genealogical research is just as likely to turn up horse thieves, drifters and scandals of every sort.

 “You’re going to find stuff you might not want to know,” Lucas says. “But who knows, those might be your most fascinating finds.”

Lucas began working on her family history three decades ago, about the same time she began making notes on what would become a memoir of her childhood in Guatemala City and Rome, Italy. This upbringing left her with a sense of “I’m not from here” – “here” being the U.S., where she was born.

But her genealogical research, which revealed her first ancestors coming to the U.S. from Scotland in 1654 and England in 1679, showed her just how “from here” she is. Lucas realized that the stories of her ancestors needed to be included in her memoir and the result was a genealogical memoir.

“The thing is, once the genealogical story is learned, it simply can’t be unlearned,” she says.

Interviewing relatives between sips of eggnog is just the beginning. Lucas has other suggestions for those who want to explore their family histories:

    • Check census records. Every 10 years since 1790 the census has taken a snapshot of who’s living in the United States. Valuable information can be found in census records, and you might even discover relatives you never heard about.

    • Sign up for a genealogy class. Many community colleges offer non-credit courses in genealogy that will help you understand how to research your family and interpret what you find.

    • Consider DNA testing. People often think they know their ethnic lineage, but discover surprises when they have a DNA test.  Lucas’ DNA test revealed that she is descended not only from people who hailed from England and Scotland, but also the Iberian Peninsula.

“It also probably doesn’t hurt if you are a nerd about these things like me,” Lucas says. “I found an ancestor who was involved in the Oklahoma Land Rush, so I researched that and found newspaper articles about the land rush. I think it’s important to put your family story in the historical context, especially if you plan to write a memoir.”

About Ceil Lucas

Ceil Lucas, author of How I Got Here: A Memoir, is a sociolinguist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in French and Art History, a master’s degree in French and Italian, and a doctorate in Linguistics.  She spent 40 years as a university professor and researcher. She began teaching Italian in 1973 and continues to do so.  She is the editor and co-author of 22 books.

5 Ways to Help Children Make the Most of Storytime

Everyone can agree that the benefits of reading to your children are tremendous. Besides the obvious cozy bonding experience, it provides, reading to children promotes language development, strengthens vocabulary, models fluency, builds listening skills and imagination, and leads to higher IQs and better performance in school.

While children naturally love the simple act of curling up with a caregiver and a good book, there are ways to infuse even more learning and benefits into storytime. Ruth Rumack, veteran educator and creator of the Alpha-Mania Adventures storybook series, recommends incorporating language fun into reading by playing with sounds as you read. The ability to hear and manipulate sounds in spoken language is known as phonological awareness, and it’s a strong predictor of future reading success.
Phonological awareness skills include rhyming, blending, alliteration, segmenting, and sound manipulation, and research says that kids who learn these skills in their preschool years tend to become better readers. Ruth recommends the following activities to do during and after storytime to turn your child into a strong reader in a fun and meaningful way:



1. Make note of rhyming words within a story, or better yet, have your child complete the final rhyme in a sentence.

2. Practice blending sounds into words. Play guessing games where one person says a word slowly, one sound at a time, while the other guesses the word (mmm…aaa…p = map).

3. Think up alliterative phrases related to the book to practice hearing the initial sounds in words (Magnificent Maggie makes merry music).

4. Point to an object in the illustrations and ask your child to segment the word into individual sounds. Stick to things with four sounds or less (/S/…/U/…/N/; /S/…/A/…/N/…/D/).

5. Make up riddles where your child has to manipulate sounds in words to discover a new word. (“Change the first sound in like to a /b/ sound. What’s the new word?”) You can even send them on a hunt around the house to find more riddles.

Playing with language at storytime is an excellent way to help your child develop strong reading skills and a love of language. Preschool-aged children love silly things, so don’t worry if the words they’re rhyming or blending or manipulating are real words or nonsense words. As long as they’re hearing the sounds, it is beneficial. Keep it fun, and be as silly as you want!

After completing her Bachelor of Education, Ruth Rumack started her career as a Children’s Program Director at a community center. It was at this time that Ruth began working with students privately, supporting their academic needs. Her practice quickly grew from her living room to the 3000 square foot office that Ruth Rumack’s Learning Space currently occupies, employing close to 25 full-time certified educators, designers, and support staff. As an educator, Ruth has a particular interest in working with students of all ages who experience reading challenges, as well as those diagnosed with learning differences and other exceptionalities such as ADHD, anxiety, and executive functioning issues. She is a member of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario and regularly attends learning conferences to ensure that she is on the leading edge of new research and new methodologies. At her Learning Space, Ruth and her team of highly-qualified educators provide individualized support that emphasizes honoring the individual strengths and needs of each child. Their goal is to provide all students with a strong academic foundation, achieved through active, kinesthetic learning that doesn’t feel like learning at all. 

Outside of her passion for education, Ruth enjoys all aspects of the performing arts. She was part of the first cohort of students to attend the Claude Watson School for the Arts, majoring in theater/musical theater from Grade 4 through the end of high school. A classically trained singer, Ruth also studied opera for eight years. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

For more information, connect with Rumack on her website and the series' site, as well as Rumack's Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

Alpha-Mania Adventures is now available on Amazon, alpha-mania.com, and Ruth Rumack's Learning Space. 

Travel Tip: Take Your Coffee With You #TravelWithThirtyOne

Disclaimer: I received a product to review. However, all opinions are my own. 

Here's a little secret: I'm a huge coffee drinker. Well, I guess it isn't such a secret since I carry coffee wherever I go. Actually, my family and my husband's family are all huge coffee drinkers. This is all well and good, when we are at home. We take a simple coffee pot with us when we travel, whether camping or in a hotel (even sometimes to visit people). Great idea, right? I don't think anyone is a fan of those hotel coffee pots. It worked very well until we broke our coffee carafe on one trip. Broke our little hearts.

Thanks to Thirty-One, our problem is solved. We can now pack our coffee pot, along with filters, cream, sugar, and coffee in the Essentials Sotage Tote from Thirty-One. I got it in Taupe Dancing Dot with "I Need Coffee & A Whole Lot Of Jesus" embroidered on it. I love that it always makes a statement. I always get comments on it.

It is very sturdy and acts as a buffer against banging and keeps the carafe safe. We can easily carry our coffee pot where ever we need it without juggling every thing. This is definitely a winner for our family. It will be used for years to come.

Head out to the playground or take a day trip with all your essentials in this roomy storage tote. Don't worry about leaving anything at home – webbed handles and sturdy construction means it can carry all your necessities!

Size: Approx. 14.5"H X 12"L X 9"D

Go-To Tote #OrganizeWithThirtyOne

Disclaimer: I was sent a product to review. All opinions are my own.

As I have mentioned before, we have been very busy. In fact, I have gotten behind on this blog more than I care to admit. It has been absolutely cray-cray. On top of normal appointments, like the kids' check-ups and dentist appointments, we have been in and out of so many doctors' appointments that it has been crazy. The kids seem to pick  up germs every time we go, yet they don't get sick from Wal-Mart. SnapperBug has had ASD screenings, hearing tests, ENT appointments, and now speech therapy. I have also been trying to get my health under control (we moms all know how we let our own health go) and having appointments with Oral Surgeons to get my teeth taken care of. I think we are at a doctor at least once a month.

As you can imagine, staying organized is even more important now than ever. I now have to take my planner EVERYWHERE with me, to make sure I'm not double booking anything or gone with other family members have important appointments, so I can help run the office of the family construction business. I also have to take a folder with all of Snapper's test results to every appointment. I still have to get work done, and I still have to homeschool, even with all of this going on. The answer to this mass chaos has been the Go-To Tote from Thirty-One.


I can put my work, NextBook, tablet, chargers, planner, activities for the kids, and even some books for me to read. I also include extra homeschool work, other than what goes in their backpacks. This keeps my purse from being too hard to handle, and I can lock it in the boot when I go into the store or run other errands. the pockets are amazing. I can put a water bottle, the kids' glovies, hand sanitizer, snacks, and wipes in the pockets as well. The inside pockets allow me to keep up with smaller items and the large outside pockets allow me to keep paperwork and Snapper's chewelry handy. I know it may seem like a lot to carry a tote and purse, along with the kids' backpacks, but it actually helps. The kids usually carry their own backpacks.

I have tried other totes, but none compare with the Go-To Tote. I can stay organized, stylish, and keep up with a busy life. Plus, it is beautiful. It is available in several prints and is able to be monogrammed. Mine is in Navy Perfect Pendant and has a gold G embroidered on it. You really can't lose!

Book Review: A Year Full Of Stories

Disclaimer: I received a book to review. All opinions are my own. 

I love reading to my kids. In fact, my favorite time of day is sitting on the love seat with a kid on each side and reading out of a story book. We have several we alternate between, and even repeat a few of them. I have recently had the chance to add another book to our night time reading basket. A Year Full Of Stories: 52 Folktales and Legends From Around The World has quickly become one of my favorites.

Angela McAllister and Christopher Corr did such a beautiful job on A Year Full Of Stories ($14.83 Amazon). This is a book that will most likely become an heirloom and it would make an amazing Christmas gift. I love the way these classic fables are illustrated and presented in a way that kids love. I have always loved hearing folktales from around the world and love being able to share that with my children. After we read a story, usually on Friday we choose this one, we will have a discussion about what the story is teaching and our different reactions to it. What a wonderful learning experience.

This book is presented almost like a devotional. The stories are broken down into months and even dates to help you read them when it is of the correct time of year, correlating with the seasons and holidays. There are stories from different cultures, allowing you to read stories that relate to lessons you are teaching. The table of contents include the correlating date, the culture/ religion/ country of oritin, and even the subject matter it is referring to. It is a great reference book, as well as a great family story time treasure. I love keeping this book handy, we read it often.

This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the year. The book is broken into 12 chapters, for each of the 12 months of the year, and throughout, stories are matched to internationally celebrated dates, including Valentines Day and the International Day of Friendship, as well as seasonal events and festivals. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, and illustrated by internally recognised artist Christopher Corr, this is a book that will be treasured by families and appeal to teachers and librarians around the world.

Homeschool Resource: DK Workbooks

Disclaimer: I received samples to review. All opinions are my own.

I have been a fan of DK workbooks and activity books since I was a manager at a local bookstore. I always loved seeing the new books come in and looking through them. I also loved meeting with the DK publishing reps and helping to pick out the books we would advertise and carry in the store.

Once our homeschool started, I knew that I would supplement our lessons with DK workbooks. What I didn't anticipate was working through them so fast because Tbomb absolutely loves them and wants to do them all the time. I have even started sticking pages in his folder that stays in his backpack. It is a folder, spiral notebook, clipboard, and pencil case. I put worksheets in them for him to do while SnapperBug is in her appointments. It keeps him busy and content, while still getting some school done. He loves it because it is something he likes to do.

Dorling Kindersley sent me a couple of workbooks to review. I love the handwriting one because it covers concepts beyond handwriting. There are reading lessons, punctuation lessons, and even lessons on capitalization. The problem-solving workbook was perfect for him because he loves math and understands concepts beyond what most kindergarteners do, so it keeps him busy, shows him how math is used in the real world, challenges him, and even shows new ways of solving problems. I will continue to use DK workbooks with each child in school.

DK Workbooks: Problem Solving, Kindergarten

DK Workbooks: Problem Solving: Kindergarten will get your kindergartner thinking critically and building math skills to help solve word problems. Level by level, these write-in DK Workbooks: Problem Solving offer at-home practice that kids actually enjoy - making them ideal supplements to schoolwork.


Designed to support the Common Core State Standards, this series is developed with leading educational experts to build confidence and understanding. Each leveled workbook, for children ages 3 - 9, is packed with activities and challenges, offering the beneficial repetition and cumulative learning that lead to mastery. Fact boxes on each page give a simple overview of the topics being covered, helping children get their bearings, review the basics, and often see an example of the task at hand.







DK Workbooks: Handwriting: Printing, Kindergarten

DK Workbooks: Handwriting, Printing helps kids learn to write in clear, easy-to-read print. Full of activities, exercises, and supportive illustrations that advance throughout the book from learning uppercase and lowercase letters to months and colors and finally to sentences and story writing, this workbook is perfect for kids who are just learning to write.


Designed to support the Common Core State Standards, this series is developed with leading educational experts to build confidence and understanding. Each leveled workbook, for children ages 3 - 9, is packed with activities and challenges, offering the beneficial repetition and cumulative learning that lead to mastery. Fact boxes on each page give a simple overview of the topics being covered, helping children get their bearings, review the basics, and often see an example of the task at hand

Book Review: Sophie La Girafe Books

Disclaimer: I was sent samples to review. All opinions are my own.

My SnapperBug is finally starting to talk. YAY! She is saying a lot of vowels, and leaving off the beginning of words, but that is so much better than the silent 3-year-old I had. She has started her speech therapy after months of testing. We have found that she has a significant speech delay (most likely not disorder and the delay was most likely caused from fluid behind her eardrums during different points of her development). At her ASD screening, they found that she is very socially intelligent and besides talking, ahead in her development. She has anxiety, most likely caused from her speech delay.

That being said, this child is so very smart. She can recognize most letters, put the letters of her name in order, identify colors, shapes, and some numbers. We are continuing our homeschool with a letter of the week curriculum that I have developed especially for her. It consists of some worksheets, sign language, letter toys, a name kit, and these Sophie La Girafe books from Dorling Kindersley.

SnapperBug is obsessed with giraffes, so she gets so very excited every time we bring these books out, often going to get them on her own. I love sitting with her and having her point out letters, numbers, and objects. I have already loved teaching her, but watching her with these books gets me even more excited.

Sophie la girafe: Sophie's Big First Word Book

Big, lively images and large, simple text help toddlers learn their first words and discover the world around them in Sophie's Big First Word Book. Featuring more than 100 objects that are clearly labeled, this is the perfect board book for babies develop early language and reading skills as well as build picture-to-word association.

With more than fifty million sold, Sophie la girafe, the wildly popular toy from France, is a fixture in nurseries all over the world-and now baby's favorite toy is baby's favorite story collection.

Sophie la girafe: ©Sophie la girafe. Modèle déposé / Design patent

Awards: A National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Winn







Sophie la girafe: Peekaboo ABC

Peekaboo ABC is a fun Sophie la girafe book that features every letter of the alphabet illustrated by familiar objects and brought to life by Sophie and her playful friends. Does your baby love Sophie la girafe? Children around the world have fallen in love with Sophie, the giraffe toy from France that's become a worldwide favorite and phenomenon. If your baby loves to play with Sophie la girafe, why not help your child learn with Sophie, too? In our Sophie la girafe books, Sophie and her friends teach babies new concepts, introducing key subjects such as colors and basic vocabulary to babies in a way that feels familiar and fun to children who already enjoy playing with Sophie, their favorite giraffe toy.

Sophie la girafe: ©Sophie la girafe. Modèle déposé / Design patent



My First Sophie la girafe: Let's Get Counting!

With more than fifty million sold, Sophie la girafe, the wildly popular toy from France, is a fixture in nurseries all over the world. A favorite among moms, Sophie la girafe is a popular shower gift, and has garnered praise from parents everywhere.

Now come the first ever licensed Sophie la girafe books — the perfect accompaniment to the winsome toy!

In this colorful board book, babies will be introduced to the world of numbers and counting with their favorite friend, Sophie la girafe.


Filled with bright, playful images of Sophie and her pals, as well as tactile tabs and lift-the-flap elements, My First: Sophie la girafe: Let's Get Counting is ideal for encouraging early word and number recognition in young children.