King Kendrick and Co

King Kendrick and Co King Kendrick at the heart of it all. Learning through play, curiosity & independence.

Capturing milestones and the everyday moments we never want to forget.
~ Mom & Dad

04/24/2026

Two things surprised me today.
First, that his dad’s small insistence affected him that deeply.
Second, that he understood what he was feeling.

He’s in that phase where independence means everything.

He wants to do things himself, on his own terms, in his own time. And we’ve learned to respect that. To step back, to allow it, to support without interfering.

Because to him, it’s his time, and it gives him a sense of ownership, identity, and growth.

And still, that moment caught me off guard in a way I still can’t quite put into words.

04/22/2026

They really take in more than we think.
He’s been watching his dad do this… today he decided to try it.

04/21/2026

We didn’t sit down thinking “we’re teaching him to read.”

Since he already knew his letter sounds, we started exploring how to blend them into words, in preparation for getting into reading.

We used to see those “just 5 minutes of sound blending a day” videos and think they were exaggerating, but it’s actually true. Five minutes is enough for a child to really take something in. You don’t even have to watch the clock because by the time that natural flow is done, he’s already done. So we just follow his pace with it, let him lead, and keep it light so he stays interested and we’re not forcing anything.

We created our own word cards at home from random things like leftover cards and delivery cartons, and grouped them into word categories like the “-at”, “-it”, and “-ad” word categories. We rotate them in small batches to keep it interesting for him.

He even has his little sound blending pillow that he uses during sound blending. When it’s time, we let him know, he goes to get it, puts it on his lap, and says “I’m ready.”

Within the first week, he was blending sounds. By the second week, he started reading some words. Now he’s beginning to read simple short sentences.

We constantly create little tools for him from whatever we have at home, just to keep things engaging and fresh.

It’s really just been about following his curiosity, keeping it playful, and taking it one small moment at a time.

04/20/2026

He’s always got so much energy, and we’re always finding ways to let him use it.

This one started as a quick little game at home, and now he’s fully into it.

For him, it’s just fun. Running, kicking, scoring, and going again.

And moments like this are a reminder that it doesn’t have to be complicated. When it’s fun, they’re engaged, and that’s where so much learning happens without even trying.

04/12/2026

We started with simple additions because it felt like the easiest place to begin, and he really took to it.

What surprised us was how much he enjoys it. For him, it’s just another game, something he looks forward to.

So we’ve just been following that, gradually increasing the challenge and letting him stay engaged at his own pace.

When learning feels like play, it becomes easier for children to connect with it and keep going.

04/08/2026

He knows his chess pieces by name and where they’re placed on the board.

He’s been exposed to it through us, and naturally, he’s taken an interest in it and enjoys being part of it.

When learning feels like play and becomes part of everyday life, children engage with it more easily and pick things up in a way that feels natural to them.

04/01/2026

He does this sometimes. I’ll start singing and it’s just “no… stop, mama.”

To be fair, I’ve seen him do it to daddy once too, and I think he actually has a great singing voice, so I’m not taking it personally.

The funny part is, after telling me to stop, he started singing “Jesus loves me” himself.

I gave him a look… he laughed and then started again.

It’s just funny watching how expressive and strong-willed he’s becoming.

03/29/2026

Taking strolls with Kendrick can be fun in the simplest ways.

He notices the little things, the ones you might walk past without thinking. If something catches his attention, he wants to understand it.

Puddles are always a highlight. He loves stepping into them, splashing, and watching the water move.

And sometimes, when he’s in his exploratory mood, he doesn’t want to be held while walking. It’s “no mama, no dada… I can do it.” It’s really interesting watching his independence grow.

03/25/2026

He started off cleaning, and somewhere along the way, it turned into a full musical performance.

“You Are My Sunshine” is one of the songs I used to sing to him when he was little, rocking him to sleep. After a while, he started singing it with me, and it became our little song.

Now he sings it on his own, in his own way.

He really loves singing and especially enjoys hitting his notes. He picks up songs so easily and sings them with so much confidence.

I love watching him enjoy it so freely.

03/24/2026

We’ve been keeping things simple by focusing on one word family at a time.

In this case, the “-at” sounds… hat, mat, rat, fat.

It gives him a chance to notice the pattern and play around with it while building confidence.

We keep it short, about 5–7 minutes a day, and follow his pace so it stays enjoyable.

He really leans into it when it feels like play.

03/23/2026

My toddler is in the early stages of learning to read, and this moment stood out to me.

He had just sounded out “fan” and was about to move on to “van”… then he paused.

You can see him pick up on how similar they sound, and instead of moving forward, he goes back to compare them side by side.

He wanted to understand the difference before continuing.

That level of awareness, even at this stage, is something I really appreciate about the process.

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