We’ve all seen kids meltdown, in public, in the classroom or at home. They’re overwhelmed with big emotions and just aren’t sure where to turn or what to do. Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons by Dr. Joseph Goodrich is a great picture book to help guide children to help handle emotions. Ellie is handling a […]
11 Easy Ideas for Summer Reading Fun
It’s easy to get caught up in the fun of summer and let learning slide. And that’s totally fine. But it’s important to keep learning in the mix to prevent summer slide. It’s important to keep summer reading fun!
6 Best FREE Reading Websites for Parents
If your child is learning to read, you need these websites. If you have a child who loves to read (or maybe doesn’t), you still need these websites! These are the BEST FREE reading websites, teacher tested and approved!
Fun Books for Tweens
Note: Today’s post comes to us from Deborah van der Linde, a librarian and children’s literature expert! Read on for fun suggestions to read with your kids!
Fun Reads for Younger Readers
Note: Today’s post comes to us from Deborah van der Linde, a librarian and children’s literature expert! Read on for fun suggestions to read with your kids!
Get Real: Non-Fiction Books to Read for Fun
Note: Today’s post comes to us from Deborah van der Linde, a librarian and children’s literature expert! Read on for fun suggestions to read with your kids!
Beyond Picture Books: Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are a wonderful way to get kids reading, and to build their confidence in reading skills. Here are some great suggestions to get you started!
Back to School Reading Blues: 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Reading
Whomp, whomp. Summer is over. And with it goes the fancy summer reading programs at libraries. Now, reading isn’t just for fun, it’s for learning.
Keep Your Kids Motivated to Read with Easy Ideas for Every Parent
Keeping your kids motivated to read is super challenging. But there are tons of great (and often FREE) ways to grow a love of reading.
Make Reading Fun with a Books Made into Movies Marathon
So snuggle up, grab the popcorn, and cue up the DVD player. Here are my TOP children’s and classic books that were made into movies.
4 Reasons Why You Should Read with Your Child
Kids who read, alone or with a parent, from a young age develop into incredibly smart humans. Smart humans are a great thing.
Why Reading Banned Books is Good For You
Before we rush to judge a book or remove it entirely from library shelves, let’s think about what banned and challenged books are really all about: challenging our own beliefs and causing us to think.
Getting Hooked on Books
Summer is supposed to be a break from learning, and therefore a break from reading. But letting education slide over the summer can set your child back in September. Summer slide is when a child loses previously acquired academic skills or knowledge over a lengthy break.