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More Book Suggestions for the Kids for Summer Reading – 06/13/13

Posted on: Thursday, June 13th, 2013 in Book recommendations, Books, Graphic Novel, parent involvement, Reading, Reading series for kids, Summer, Summer Activities for Kids, Summer learning loss

Our book suggestions this week continue the theme of books for the kids to read over the summer to help reduce summer learning loss.  The key is t6o find out what the kids enjoy select reading material that matches their … read more »

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Book Series for Summer Reading – Book Suggestions – 06/06/13

Posted on: Thursday, June 6th, 2013 in Book recommendations, Books, parent involvement, Reading, Reading series for kids, Summer, Summer Activities for Kids, Summer learning loss

Our blog this week was about Summer Learning Loss.  One of the ways to reduce Summer Learning Loss is to keep the kids reading throughout the summer.  This week’s book suggestions are books that are part of a series.  If … read more »

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Best Friends – Book Suggestions – 05/30/13

Posted on: Thursday, May 30th, 2013 in Book recommendations, Conversations with kids, Humor, Joke, Reading with kids

In our blog this week we told you about some of the lesser known holidays that we celebrate in June.  One of them, occurring on June 8th is “Best Friend Day.  To help your kids celebrate this special day our … read more »

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Books for Mother’s Day – Book Suggestions – 05/09/13

Posted on: Thursday, May 9th, 2013 in Book recommendations, Mother's Day, Picture Books, Reading with kids

Sunday is Mother’s Day.  These are some book recommendations for kids and their mothers on this special day. The Night Before Mother’s Day by Natasha Wing is for kids aged 3 – 5.  “It’s the night before Mother’s Day, and Dad … read more »

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Books by Children’s Authors Born in May – Book Suggestions – 05/02/13

Posted on: Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 in Arnold Lobel, Book recommendations, Fairy Tales, fantasy, L. Frank Baum, Mary Pope Osborne

This week’s blog listed various events in the month of May including several authors born in May.  Our book suggestions this week are for three of those well known authors. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (Mar 9, 2013) … read more »

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Teacher Appreciation Day – Book Suggestions – 04/25/13

Posted on: Thursday, April 25th, 2013 in Book recommendations, Humor, Teacher Appreciation Day

Since Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7th we thought your kids would appreciate some books about teachers that are good for a laugh. Miss Nelson is Missing! (Read Along Book & CD) by Harry G. Allard Jr. is for kids age … read more »

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Books for Kids About Other Cultures – Book Suggestions – 04/04/13

Posted on: Thursday, April 4th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Book recommendations, Books, Conversation with kids, Critical Thinking Skills, Cultures, Listening to kids, Other Cultures

Our blog this week was about having the kids do a research project about other cultures and comparing it to their own culture.  This would be the basis for a discussion with the family.  Not only will this encourage kids … read more »

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Happy Holidays

Posted on: Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 in Conversation with kids, Family Activities, Holiday, Spring break for kids

Our car is packed and we’re on our way so we can be with our loved ones to celebrate the holidays together. If you’re also traveling be sure take your READS cards with you – just in case the kids … read more »

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Books to help develop kids critical thinking skills – Book Suggestions – 03/21/13

Posted on: Thursday, March 21st, 2013 in Book recommendations, Conversation with kids, Conversations with kids, Critical Thinking Skills, Fairy Tales, Family Activities, Kid's imagination, parent involvement

Our blog this week was about helping your kids develop their critical thinking skills by asking questions that lead to conversations about the story they have just read.  The book suggestions below will definitely lead to some interesting conversations.  Two … read more »

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Gardening, and more, for the Kids – Book Suggestions – 03/14/13

Posted on: Thursday, March 14th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Activity Book, Book recommendations, Gardening for kids, Planting, Reading with kids

Our blog this week provided an idea to help get the kids excited about, and involved in, starting a vegetable garden.  Keeping with the theme, this week’s book selections are gardening books for the kids. The Ultimate Step-by-Step Kids’ First … read more »

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