😀“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 – 🙂As you go into this new week, choose to do so in the joy of the Lord. His joy will strengthen you from the inside out and empower you to accomplish all that must be done in the week ahead. – 😃Be encouraged, and…
Tag: #education
Shoutout Saturday w/Community Soup
🌻 It’s Shoutout Saturday, and I have to tell you about one of my favorite books entitled Community Soup by @almajfullerton! – 😀 Alma does a great job of communicating and illustrating international communities and their experiences with mixed media art. – 💯 Community Soup is a fun read with early learners! I highly recommend this book to…
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👶🏻👦🏾👧🏻🧒🏽🧒🏼👧🏾Early childhood is the most important developmental period in a person’s life. _ 💁🏽♀️Would you consider helping me use my 40 years of experience as an early childhood professional to unlock the genius in every child? _ ✅ You can join my Patreon family by subscribing for as little as $3/month today! _ 📲Just click the…
Throwback Thursday With My Daughter
😊I’m pulling out another photo from my archives this throwback Thursday, and it is very special to me. _ 🤱🏽Here I am holding my firstborn child, my daughter and namesake @martacyoungblood! (…I’m also rocking a pretty sweet afro 😁.) _ 🥰Marta and I now have the privilege of working together, and that is a blessing from…
Where to Find Great Deals on Kids Books
QUICK TIP #10: Where to Find Great Deals on Kids Books _ 📖 Everyone loves a good book and a great deal! _ 💁🏽♀️ Did you know you can find both at @goodwillintl? You can find all kinds of great kids books for your home library there, even some vintage books that are out of print. It’s…
Literacy Matters
🌎 The world opens up to anyone who can read. _ 📚 This first has to be modeled for children in ways that demonstrate the power of the written word and encourages a love for books at the same time. _ 💁🏽♀️ What are ways that you build a strong literacy foundation in your family?
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🌻 Happy Monday! _ 🤗 Welcome to everyone who would like to help me unlock the genius in every child, and thank you to everyone who has joined me in my efforts thus far! _ 🌟 As of today, I am only $6 short of $100 in support of my Ask Dr. Marta Patreon goals! _ 💁🏽♀️ Would you…
Children Are Gifts
🎁👦🏾👧🏻🧒🏼👧🏿👦🏽👦🏻👧🏾🎁Each child is a gift from God and has a purpose in life. _ 🌟🌟🌟Let us as parents, grandparents, and educators inform them of and facilitate them in becoming all they are destined to be!
Looking for a Girl Powered Holiday Gift?
It’s Shoutout Saturday, and I have to tell you about a wonderful book I bought by @ladygracebyers entitled I AM ENOUGH. _ 👧🏾👧🏻👧🏿👧🏼👧🏽 Every girl needs to hear the message that they are enough and see themselves in a big, bold, and beautiful way! _ 💯🅰️ I highly recommend this book! It would be a great holiday…
Everyday Play
🔎🧸You’ll be amazed how much learning is embedded in everyday play activities that will boost your child’s brain power, self-esteem, and absolute love for learning! _ 💁🏽♀️What are some fun ways you facilitate learning through play with your child? _ ✅Like and 💬comment below!
90s Throwback Thursday
🤗 It’s throwback Thursday, and I thought I would share a fun family picture with you! 👩🏽🧑🏽My children have been a huge inspiration for my life’s work, and I’m grateful to be able to share what I’ve learned with you! ✅ Like and 💬 comment with a ✋🏽 if you still rock 90s fashion!
How Grandparents Can Encourage Literacy in Early Learners
Grandparents hold a special place in their grandchildren’s hearts and vice versa. How can we as parents and grandparents facilitate this special relationship and literacy opportunity with our (grand)children, especially when they are far away? __ 📲Make audio and/or video recordings of you reading their favorite books! This way children can see the love in…