I have three girls. One is in 2nd grade. One is in kindergarten. One is in preschool.

The kindergartner and I have been working on letters + phonics for over a year now. The struggle is real, ya’ll.

I am always on the lookout for options of how to teach phonics for kindergarten in a fun way.

I think I may have found it in these two books…

How To Teach Letters For Kindergarten

When these two books arrived in the mail + I ripped open the envelope to pull out the two books, my 5-year-old kindergartner was immediately interested.

The bright colors on the cover demand attention. The letters dancing around are entertaining. My daughter instantly started pointing out letters that she knows.

That night, as we were going through our bedtime routine, she sat down to pull out the books.

We read every single page.

She was totally engrossed.

She pointed out letters + words that started with the letter featured on the page. She truly enjoyed the “stories” behind the letters.

So how do you use these books to teach phonics + letters to a kindergartner?

You simply read them to your child + let your child explore the pages on her own + with you.

Fun Supplements To The Books

These colorful printed books are a great way to share letters + phonics with my kindergartner so she can learn while she thinks she is just having fun!

Here are some additional ways you can help your kiddo learn letters that go along with the book:

• Have them write their letters using shaving cream
• Use playdough to shape the letters
• Form scraps of paper into the letter, adding details that turn it into a person, place or thing that starts with the letter (For example, add an alligator snout + teeth to an A.)
• Have your kiddo write the letter in the air with their finger
• Roll letter blocks + have your child identify the letter that is face-up in the block
• Play Junior Scrabble
• Create songs that teach them how to spell words or their name
• Use flatbottom marbles to create letters
• Use coins to form letters
• Print dot worksheets + use Bingo daubers to dot the shape of the letters
• Write letters on a piece of paper + have your child trace over the letters with a highlighter or marker
• Shape your bodies into letters (a la YMCA-style)
• Coloring pages (Check out Jolie Canoli’s free coloring page)

We have used all of these options to help our kindergartner get a grip on her letters + phonics. It hasn’t been an easy road but she has almost mastered all of her letters + we had some (tears +) FUN along the way.

The song option helped her learn how to spell her name at the beginning of her pre-K year. Of course, what works for my child might not work for your child so test out some things to see which are the most effective + the most FUN for you + your child.

But, seriously, I highly recommend you check out Jolie Canoli phonics for yourself. I think you + your child will enjoy this fun option for learning vowels + the alphabet.

Yesterday, I shared with you some health issues I faced when I was a twenty-something. I also shared info about the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle.

Hundreds of people have already bought the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle, but you might be wondering if you should be one of them. I collected the most commonly asked questions to help you decide if you should buy the bundle.

So if you still have questions, keep reading!

Q1: Is this one big course? Or a bunch of different products?

A1: This bundle is a collection of 47 eBooks, 32 eCourses, audios + workshops, 10 printable packs + workbooks + 2 summits. Once you purchase, you receive an email with all the login information so you can access your bundle inside the Ultimate Bundles access area. You can download all the eBooks, access the eCourses + start putting all the information to work right away! It’s basically all your favorite bloggers’ products together in one collection – all for $37.

Q2: What if I don’t want all the resources?

A2: That’s the beauty of this bundle! Some of the eBooks + eCourses have a lot of appeal right now + some won’t. You have lifetime access to everything so when things change in your life, you can turn to these resources- it’s like your own personal healthy living library! Not to mention, there are 24 resources alone that are individually worth as much or more than the cost of the bundle itself. So, even though you won’t use every resource in the bundle, it would still be really hard to not save a ton of money anyway.

Q3: Will this bundle actually improve my health?

A3: Obviously, that’s up to you. 😉 What I can tell you is that this bundle has high-quality resources on brain + mental health, how to balance your hormones, create a successful exercise program, eat healthy, allergy-friendly recipes, protecting yourself from EMF radiation + more! There’s no reason why you can’t apply the strategies in these resources to improve your health, but the results are totally up to you!

Q4: OK, but what if I buy it + don’t like it?

A4: Although Ultimate Bundles has an extremely low return rate at less than 1/4 of the industry standard, there are some people who it doesn’t work for. That’s why they offer a 100% happiness guarantee refund policy for 30 days. If you don’t love it, just email customerservice@ultimatebundles.com to ask for a full refund. No questions asked, no problems.

Q5: This sounds like a scam. Can you prove it’s not?

A5: I know it seems too good to be true. Pay $37 for $3,108.45 in resources? Doesn’t that mean someone’s losing big time? Or the prices are inflated?

I totally get your concerns. I’ve been an affiliate for Ultimate Bundles for years + I can tell you that I offer these bundles to my readers because they’re a great value. Even though a blogger may be including their product in a bundle that costs less than their product, product creators get exposure to new potential readers, which can pay off in big ways later. When you buy a bundle through your favorite blogger (hopefully me!), you’ll support them, too! Plus, the bundle is offered for such a short time that they can go back quickly to selling their product at full price.

In short, it’s a great deal for everyone. Ultimate Bundles is a reputable company, so if you try the bundle + don’t like it within 30 days, just ask their friendly, helpful customer happiness team for a refund.

Q6: What are the cheat sheets?

A6: The cheat sheets were created because bundle customers wanted a quick way to find the resources that were most applicable to them right now. These CliffNotes-style summaries of each resource allow you to zone in on which resources you should start with + allow you to absorb the key principles wayyyy faster. This helps you take charge of your health on your terms – without missing a beat. 🙂

I hope that fully answers your questions!!

In my opinion, you really don’t want to pass up a deal this good. But I’ll leave that up to you. Just don’t wait too long, because the sale ends Monday! Learn more or get your bundle here: https://ultimatebundles.com/sale/uhlb2019-main?a_aid=a7102&a_bid=18a928db

It’s that time of year when all the crud is going around. My girls seem to bring home ALL. THE. GERMS. from their respective schools.

I’m always looking for ways to fight off the crud before it lands in my house. Here’s a recipe for a warm wellness tonic for you moms.

Boost immunity + stave off illness with this warm morning tonic.  It isn’t like a medicinal drink but a warming tonic — almost latte made with turmeric + other superfoods for a morning boost. 

It’s sweet, creamy + delicious.  A drink that is a cross between white chocolate chai + pumpkin spice lattes but with health benefits.

Ingredients

• Turmeric AM Tonic
• Milk

Directions:

Mix hot Milk or plant based milk with a 1/2 tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of the tonic. Stir. 

All About Turmeric

Curcumin, the active component in turmeric, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries due to its strong antioxidant properties (1).
Antioxidants are compounds that fight cell damage, protecting your body from oxidative stress.

It’s essential to the functioning of your cells + studies regularly show that diets rich in antioxidants may help lower your risk of infections + disease

The Turmeric AM Tonic has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

Chronic inflammation is thought to play a major role in chronic diseases, including cancer, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer’s + heart disease. For this reason, diets rich in anti-inflammatory compounds may reduce your risk of these conditions.

Research shows that ginger, cinnamon + curcumin — the active ingredient in turmeric — have potent anti-inflammatory properties (6, 7, 8).

These anti-inflammatory effects may reduce joint pain from osteoarthritis + rheumatoid arthritis.

You can check out the 10 Health Benefits and Uses for Turmeric Curcumin Supplements for more information.

INGREDIENTS : Real Cream, Turmeric, Monk Fruit, Erythritol, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, Vanilla, Natural Flavors

If you try it out, let me know what you think in the comments!

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We’ve all done it.

Peering inside our fridge, hoping that this time you find thawing meat, a little inspiration or even – miracle of miracles – a ready-made meal.

I know I have.

There’s one thing that I know helps with this daily dilemma: meal planning.

When you know what’s for dinner every day, you’re more efficient, less stressed + you get some of your time (+ life) back. While meals won’t throw themselves together, you might be surprised at how much easier (+ even enjoyable) it feels when you have a meal plan in place.

You probably already know that, but do you want a way to make planning easy peasy lemon squeezy?

The Healthy Meal Planning Bundle 2019 is on sale now. It helps you put healthier meals on your table, in less time, with less stress.

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Plus, when you buy your copy by midnight tonight, you’ll also get the 30 Meals in 30 Days Challenge (a $21 value) for free.

If the hardest part of meal planning is making the habit stick, this is for you!

This challenge comes with a free Facebook group for accountability +reminders, weekly live trainings + frequent email support to help you use your bundle, find time-saving ways to meal plan + cook + get loads of tips to streamline the whole process. At the end of 30 days, you’ll have made 30 meals + kicked off your year with a shiny new habit!

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