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There are lots of children's books available, but I like Little Golden Books the best for this particular method of teaching your toddler to read becauseÂ
They are easy to disassemble
They are relatively inexpensive (about $5 each)
There is a large selection to choose from
They are sold at a variety of retailers
The size is perfect for the completed book
The binders have view sleeves for a title on the spine and a front and back cover
They are reasonably priced
In earlier versions, I just used regular computer paper. However, I like cardstock now better because
The paper is more durable
The pages feel more sturdy and pleasing to turn
Heavy duty matte sheet protectors
The non-glare helps a lot with reading at night before bed
The reinforced holes last longer
Make 2 small incisions on each side of the spine where the staples are.
Use the blade to bend the 2 arms of the staple.
Turn the book over and use the blade to pry the staple out.
The battery lasts a very long time
If you get the right model, it has a microSD card slot to play music without needing anything else
It's simple enough that a toddler can operate it
The sound quality is great for the price and size
I have tried at least 3 different mp3 players from the top list on Amazon, but the Sandisk Clip Sport is definitely my favorite by far because
The battery lasts a long time
The settings allow you to remove functions you don't need
A toddler can operate it, including connecting speakers to Bluetooth
It has a color screen, so I can add cover photos to my audiobooks
I can transfer music directly from my phone to the player with just one cable
You might be able to get it cheaper by getting the renewed version
It's the perfect size to fit the Bluetooth speakers
The Sandisk mp3 player also fits inside
It has 3 modes for warm light, white light, and mixed/natural light
It has a long battery life
It charges with a microUSB cable
It works well for my purposes because I only need it to do only 3-6 pages at a time
It's very safe because the blade is shielded
A toddler can operate it safely (although it's better if an adult does this part and toddlers should ALWAYS be supervised around anything sharp)
It's easier to fix if you make a mistake
It's faster and easier to make the books
A toddler can have fun holding the tape and putting it on the page