My mom used to have lots of workbooks for me when I was in preschool and kindergarten. I remember working at an advanced level, doing second grade workbooks when I was maybe 5. I’m not telling you this to try to brag on my childhood self, but rather to show that most children can perform and learn beyond what you might expect of them if given the right tools and encouragement. Kids are little sponges, and they will soak up what is around them, whether it be amazing educational information or just junk on tv. Either way, they are paying close attention.
I’ve been on the lookout for some supplemental early childhood curriculum that I can have at home and use with Darah in the afternoon time between her nap and when her dad gets home from work. There are MANY resources out there, but I was drawn to a company that has won the Parent Tested Parent Approved Award, which I know is tough to earn!
Allow me to introduce to you Funducate, a company run by a husband and wife team, is focused on improving literacy in America through not only reading, but also singing and art. I am a big fan of approaching learning from many different angles, so this style really appealed to me! We’ve been working through lots of great products all about the ABCs. We have a wonderful coloring book that has a page for each letter. Darah is really enjoying that. But my favorite item is the My ABC Journal, which is spiral-bound and contains all those same great coloring pages along with pages to practice writing each letter! Darah is a bit young for the writing aspect, but I’ll be so glad to have this on hand when she is ready. I will likely photocopy these pages so that Darah can practice multiple times. I like that they show both upper-case and lower-case letters for practice and that the lines for practicing are wide. This is such a great resource, and it is easy to take on road trips, too!
Buy it!: Funducate has a variety of great resources that encourage literacy in many fun ways. The My ABC Coloring Book is a great buy at $5.50 and the My ABC Journal is well worth its reasonable $12.50 price tag. Be sure to check out their resources that help prepare kids for learning cursive, too!
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader is going to win a Funducate My ABC Journal and My ABC Coloring Book (ARV $18).
Be sure to enter my other current giveaway, found on the sidebar of my page.
Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Priscilla Benavides says
I like Phillip, he looks like a very cool character.
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Lori says
Squeak! reminds me of my 4 year old
Farrah Shumway says
I like Squeek!
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Laurie Brown says
I like Shy
Patti Hess says
I like Squeek
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Patty White says
I like Shy and Red!!
Robin Blankenship says
red
Alicia C. says
I like Sting – creativity is wonderful!
Rachel D. says
I like Shy
Beckee Johnson says
I like Todd!
Jo says
I like Shy
Jessica Barnett says
I like sting
Brittany Boardley Renaldi says
leche!
Sara says
Shy is cute!
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i like red
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Marci J says
Shy
Diana Bradford hatch says
I like Buzz
Heather R says
We like Red!
Tina says
I like Buzz 🙂
Kathy Dunaway says
I like Shy. Thanks for the giveaway:)
Tabitha Evans says
Shy is cute!
Ann Parker says
sting and red my kinda guys :0)
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Mandy says
I like Red
rjos23 says
i like todd
Adalia says
i like buzz
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RebeccaW says
Shy, the mouse!
sunnie says
I like phillilp/
Karen says
I like Red
Wendy O. says
I like Philip best. 🙂
Lori Taube says
My favorite is Buzz, the caring bee! 🙂
Jen says
I like Todd
Leah Baird says
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Desiree @ Wee Share says
shy
Rachel says
I like Shy
Kelly D says
I like Todd
Tiffany W. says
I like Clever Fox.
Cakeblast says
Philip
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I like Shy!
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I like Red.
Corey Olomon says
I would say Shy.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
I like RED
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Brittany C. says
I like TODD! Thanks!
Shannon Foust says
I like Shy!
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Yolanda R says
Leche’ looks like a positive role model.
Daiva says
I like Todd
Gianna says
Squeek.
Jenny says
I like Shy.
Tracy says
Buzz is too cute!
Lisa Cowan Whitham says
I like Buzz!
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DEBIJOT says
Clever Fox
kng says
I like Red/White Tail 🙂 What a cute idea for kids!
EMMA L HORTON says
I THINK I LIKE RED
Elsie says
Shy the mouse is my choice…
there’s a little bit of Shy in all of us!
Janet W. says
I like Shy, he’s cute!
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I like Shy.
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I like Udder! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
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Jessica Eaton Ledford says
I like the red fox
Nina McClain says
squeek is cute!
Amber says
I like Squeek the best.
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Kristie says
Udder is cute 🙂