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Posted on: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 in Conversation with kids, Family Activities, Memorial Day, parent involvement, talking to kids
Memorial Day weekend is just 4 days away – summer time is about to begin! We hope for sunny weather, barbecues and family picnics. Since many of our kids do not realize what Memorial Day is, besides time for families … read more »
Posted on: Friday, May 17th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Book recommendations, Critical Thinking Skills, Family Activities, parent involvement, Reading with kids, Summer, Summer learning loss
Our blog this week was about Summer Learning Loss or, as it’s more commonly know, Summer Brain Drain. These book suggestions are for kids and parents who are concerned with Summer Learning Loss and would like to start planning how … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 in Conversation with kids, Conversations with kids, Critical Thinking Skills, Family Activities, parent involvement, Reading, Reading tips for kids, Summer, Summer learning loss
It’s only the middle of May and we are already hearing from many parents wondering what to do so that the dreaded summer learning loss can be avoided. For our new followers, summer learning loss is defined as loss of … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Conversation with kids, Conversations with kids, Family Activities, Kids doing Research, parent involvement, Reading with kids
My mother used to say that children are like sponges – they absorb everything they hear. Last week, one of my first grade students gave an incredibly detailed answer using the most robust vocabulary that I have heard in a … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 in Activities for kids, Conversation with kids, Conversations with kids, Critical Thinking Skills, Family Activities, parent involvement
The “spring” holidays are over! In preparation for this wonderful season – many families were very busy – getting the house ready for company, shopping for new clothes, and most likely doing some cooking. Each family has their own set … read more »
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 »
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 »
Posted on: Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 in Conversation with kids, Family Activities, Kid's imagination, Listening to kids, Making predictions, parent involvement, Reading
Reading is the process of attaching meaning to the printed word. At READS we know that developing readers need to be taught how to comprehend what they are reading not just to sound out words. There are various ways to … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 in Book recommendations, Books, Conversation with kids, Family Activities, Picture Books, Reading with kids
>My mother always used to say a “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Throughout my many years as a reading specialist I have always shared picture books with my students regardless of their age and reading ability. For developing … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 in Activities for kids, Black History, Black History Month, Conversation with kids, Family Activities, History
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” … read more »
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