Play is essential. But “play-based” does not mean “never teach.” Let's dive into the spectrum of play.

Five simple, meaningful ways to turn children's names into powerful alphabet learning before the first day of preschool.

Set up a classroom that teaches!

Name Games in Preschool

More than 100 preschoolers reminded us what is possible when intentional teaching and purposeful play come together.

Many educators know literacy matters. The challenge is knowing what to teach, when to teach it, and how to do it in a way that actually works for young children.

Children deserve classrooms where they can move, explore, create, imagine, and play. They also deserve educators who understand how to intentionally teach the foundational skills that support future reading success.

Young brains crave predictability. Discover how alignment within classrooms, across classrooms, and between home and school helps reduce cognitive load, strengthen learning, and create environments where children can thrive.

Many preschool literacy practices have been passed down for years without us stopping to ask whether they truly align with what research tells us about how children learn. In this article, we explore six outdated approaches—from Letter of the Week to one-and-done read-alouds—and share practical, play-based alternatives that better support early literacy development.

The "Let's Do It Again" Strategy for Preschool Success

First Day of Preschool Books and Lesson Plans for Ages 2-5

These two skills are key for reading success.

We all know that letters are a critical part of early literacy. In fact, studies show that alphabetic knowledge in preschool and kindergarten is one of the strongest predictors of reading success in later elementary years. There is a clear connection between difficulty learning letter names and future challenges with reading. We know this is important, but how are we supposed to tackle teaching letters in the first place? Should we teach a letter a week? Go in ABC order? Star

Choosing a preschool literacy curriculum can feel overwhelming. In this post, we answer the most common questions about the Moving Little Minds Preschool Literacy Curriculum and share how we combine playful learning with research-based literacy instruction.

It is time to let go of allowing our handwriting curriculum to dictate how we use the alphabet. Learn how we can do both skills most effectively!

Do we really need to drill phonological awareness in preschool? What happens when we teach through PLAY!

Check out these 6 key literacy skills for kindergarten readiness, and tips for those students that are still progressing.

Learn about inventive spelling and how to begin using it in your preschool classroom.

Learn why noticing early literacy red flags is vital for our preschoolers.