01 April 2007

Place a book under their pillow to jump-start letter recognition

APRIL FOOLS!

(So I may be the most gullible person in the world, but if I got you with this one, I'm happy to share the honor. And I say that with love.)

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haha! you got me! i've been trying to prank people all day, with no success...

Posted by: Adriana | 01 April 2009 at 10:27 PM

Well, I did click on the link...

But in my own defence I was thinking while I clicked: "No way.. who would believe that?!". :-)

Posted by: Amy Michelle T. | 02 April 2009 at 06:24 AM

Ha...good one. I was actually curious how this would work.

Posted by: Tim | 02 April 2009 at 10:19 AM

You know, I actually do leave a book in my toddler's crib. When he wakes up he'll usually "read" to himself for 10 minutes or so. So, not such a crazy tip after all!

Posted by: Jennifer | 27 April 2009 at 12:58 AM

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