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Simple Ways to Help Your Toddler Build Vocabulary, Communication, and Confidence

Created by Cheryl Worsham, a Literacy & Language Educator with 30+ years of teaching experience.
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50 Simple Things to Say Every Day to Help Your Toddler Communicate with Confidence.

A friendly, printable guide of tiny phrases that spark big conversations designed for the busiest, most loving moments of your day.

Meet Cheryl

A lifelong educator. A gentle guide for parents.

Cheryl Worsham is an educator with more than 30 years of experience teaching English, ESL, and literacy at the elementary, middle school, high school, and college levels. She is passionate about helping children build vocabulary, communication confidence, and a lifelong love of reading.
As the creator of Spin That List and TappyWheel, Cheryl develops practical, play-based resources that help parents turn everyday moments into meaningful language and literacy experiences. Her books are designed to support vocabulary growth, conversation, early literacy, and school readiness in simple, engaging ways.
Cheryl holds an Ed.S. in Education and is a Level 5 licensed teacher. She believes every child can learn and that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers.
The Library

Featured Books Free!

Picture books built for everyday reading. New titles join the shelf as Cheryl writes them the grid is designed to grow.

Feelings & Social Learning Series

My First 50 Words

Ages 1–5
A playful picture book that helps toddlers notice, name, and practice everyday words found all around them.
Feelings & Social Learning Series

My First Feelings

Ages 1–5
Early Literacy Series

First Animals

Ages 1–5
Everyday Learning Series

My First Action Words

Ages 1–5
The Library

Growing Library

Browse our growing collection of playful language and literacy books designed to help young children build vocabulary, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Feelings & Social Learning Series

My First 50 Words

Ages 1–5
A playful picture book that helps toddlers notice, name, and practice everyday words found all around them.
Feelings & Social Learning Series

My First Feelings

Ages 1–5
Early Literacy Series

First Animals

Ages 1–5
Everyday Learning Series

My First Action Words

Ages 1–5
How it works

How Cheryl's Learning System Works!

Three gentle steps designed to fit naturally into the rhythm of family life.

STEP 01

Read My First 50 Words

Build vocabulary with real photographs and everyday words your toddler hears and uses.
STEP 02

Practice on TappyWheel

Reinforce the words from the book with fun, interactive vocabulary practice.
STEP 03

Use Parent Resources

Get simple conversation starters, printable activities, and everyday learning ideas to continue building vocabulary at home.
For Parents

Resource Categories

Pick a theme and find ready-to-try ideas for your day.

Parent Reviews

Loved by families

“Cheryl’s gentle approach made our reading time the best part of every day. Our son is using new words constantly!”

Rated 4 out of 5
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Jamie Walsh

General Manager

“Finally a resource that feels human. Simple ideas I can actually use while making breakfast.”
Rated 4 out of 5
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Mell Harvey

Founder BookChimp

“The Free Guide changed how I talk to my daughter. So much joy in such tiny moments.”
Rated 4 out of 5
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Bailey Hardy

Accounting Manager

FAQ

Questions Parents Ask

Helpful answers for supporting your toddler’s vocabulary, communication, and early literacy at home.

Most books are created for toddlers and young children, with simple language, real-life vocabulary, and engaging learning moments for families to enjoy together.

No. The books and parent resources are designed to make everyday conversations feel simple, natural, and fun.

TappyWheel is an interactive learning tool that helps children practice the words and ideas they discover while reading the books.

Once the free guide is available, you can enter your email address on the website and it will be sent directly to your inbox.

Yes. Reading together, naming everyday objects, and repeating simple words can help create positive language-learning moments at your child’s own pace.

Some resources and guides may be available for free, while additional book-based activities may be added over time.

When each book is available, you will find a direct Amazon purchase link on its book page.

Yes. Visit the Review page to find the book’s Amazon review link or scan its QR code to share your feedback.

Yes. New books, learning activities, and parent resources will be added as the Spin That List learning collection grows.

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