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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, October 9th, 2012 in Conversations with kids, Family Activities, Reading tips for kids, Reading with kids
The idea of reading with kids at home can conjure up many different thoughts. Reading together does not necessarily mean that you sit together and share a story by taking turns page after page. Today’s blog reemphasizes the importance of … read more »
Posted on: Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 in Books, Family Activities, parent involvement, Reading tips for kids, Sibling involvement
I’m sure that it will be no surprise to our readers to learn that our family motto is READ, READ, READ. Imagine the pleasure that I had the other night when our 4 year old came for dinner and brought … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 in Back to School, Reading tips for kids, Summer Activities for Kids
It’s the second week in August and I guarantee you that teachers everywhere are already getting ready for another busy year with the kids. And even though we have a few lazy weeks left in August to enjoy it is … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 in Activities for kids, Family Activities, parent involvement, Reading tips for kids, Summer Activities for Kids, Summer learning loss, talking to kids
It seems impossible but the month of July is rapidly coming to an end, which means summer vacation is half over. Even without a calendar to verify this all I had to do was look at school supply ads for … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 in Book recommendations, Books, Family Activities, Reading, Reading tips for kids, Summer Activities for Kids, Summer learning loss
Hot dogs and hamburgers, picnics and watermelon, movies and popcorn – certain things just go together! Like summer time and what to do with the kids to keep them happy, and actively engaged. Just in case reading and writing are not … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 in Library, Listening to kids, parent involvement, Reading, Reading tips for kids, Summer Activities for Kids
When it comes to selecting a book most kids know what they want to read. Just like the grownups in their lives, they may ask friends, browse at the library or book store, or even go on line for ideas. … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 in American Flag, Family Activities, Flag Day, Reading tips for kids, Reluctant Readers, Spring break for kids, Summer learning loss
School is almost over for the kids in our country. Even though they have earned the right to relax and take it easy, it’s important for parents to remember that their role as the reading homework helper will now change. … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 in Family Activities, Library, parent involvement, Reading tips for kids, Reluctant Readers, Summer Activities for Kids, Summer learning loss
Summer vacation is nearly upon us, and children everywhere are getting ready to put the backpacks away for a few months and get outside to play. No school may mean fresh air, time with friends, lazy days, and the “Summer … read more »
Posted on: Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 in Family Activities, Listening to kids, parent involvement, Reading, Reading is Fundamental, Reading tips for kids, RIF, talking to kids, Technology and kids
Some may think that talking to children can’t possibly be related to helping them learn to read, but this is one of the strategies that will help your child with reading comprehension. In previous posts, we have discussed the sometimes … read more »