Toddlers Archives - Ox and Owl Literacy

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Everyday Literacy Hacks

Winning the Toothbrush Battle with Rhymes and Routines

ByJulie Biermann August 25, 2025September 26, 2025

OOliteracy Milestones Series: Older Toddlers

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OOliteracy Milestones Series: Older Toddlers

ByJulie Biermann August 9, 2024April 16, 2025

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OOliteracy Milestones Series: Young Toddlers

ByJulie Biermann July 30, 2024April 11, 2026

Father playing with a wooden toy elephant on the floor with one year old child watching his actions.

Literacy Foundations

Captivating Connections: The Dynamic Influence of Joint Attention on Early Learning

ByJulie Biermann April 21, 2024April 29, 2025

A mother and young son are outside, the mother is pointing at something in a nearby tree and her son is looking at it with curiosity.

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Ways to Promote Joint Attention With Your Child

ByJulie Biermann October 16, 2023May 12, 2025

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6 Reasons Scavenger Hunts Make Great Extension Activities

ByJulie Biermann March 5, 2023May 16, 2025

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7 Great Ways Nursery Rhymes Boost Children’s Listening Comprehension

ByJulie Biermann February 5, 2023May 12, 2025

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Literacy Foundations

Develop Your Child or Student’s Pincer Grasp: Strengthening Activities

ByJulie Biermann April 16, 2022April 29, 2025

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List of Classic Nursery Rhymes and Children’s Songs (With Lyrics)

ByJulie Biermann February 28, 2022July 26, 2024