Getting your children to read over the summer can be challenging. It could be tempting to try the same strategies that you use to get your children to do other things they don't want to, such as offering a treat or reward for reading. Instead, try to be proactive. Consider tucking books away in a place where your child might come across one when they're bored. Taking your child on a trip to a … [Read more...]

Particularly during the summertime, it's important to keep your children reading. Start off the summer by celebrating the season. You can make a list of things that your child wants to do over the summer, and find books that match the themes. Another fun idea, is to look up recipes for fun summer treats and have your child copy them down, then try to prepare the snacks with your child. If you have … [Read more...]

As your kids get older it can get harder and harder for them to read. Especially with other easier forms of entertainment such as video games and videos. As kids grow over time, so do their interests. That is one big reason on why they aren't reading as much. When they see that their friends are doing other activities other than reading, this can also affect how they feel and when they want to … [Read more...]

As your child gets older, it can be harder and harder to either read with them or to get them to keep reading. It can be hard today because of video content, video games, and other video content that keeps them busy and rewards them. Some tips to keep them going is to make sure that you are reading with them as soon as you can. When you make it a bonding experience it's much easier for them to … [Read more...]

When deciding what books to choose for toddlers and preschoolers, there are several things to keep in mind. For instance, make sure you choose books that are at the correct level for your child. Additionally, choose a variety of books that include some non-fiction books they may be interested in. Furthermore, you want to make sure to select books that contain a topic that is interesting to your … [Read more...]

There are a number of beautifully written books to read aloud to preschool children. Dan Santat's After the Fall expands upon the story of Humpty Dumpty. In the zany book This is a Ball, the narrator tries to convince the reader that a cube is a ball and a car is a bike. Arree Chung's Mixed is about love and tolerance, while Leo Lionni's Swimmy teaches the power of teamwork. Thank You, Mr. Panda … [Read more...]

Reading to a child should be conversational and a good source of bonding. The experience also increases a child's brain activity. There are several ways to enhance the reading process. Babies love bright and colorful books. They will enjoy helping turn the pages and pointing to objects in the story. Toddlers can be restless, so consider short books for them. They tend to be active when being read … [Read more...]

Picture books can help children develop their emotional intelligence. One example is The Feelings Book by Todd Parr, which teaches kinds that it is okay to feel many different feelings. By the same author, The I’m Not Scared Book teaches kids it is okay to be afraid sometimes. The book I'm Silly is about a tornado that acts too silly. Ruby Finds a Worry is about a girl who encounters a yellow … [Read more...]

If it's time for another baby shower and your brain feels like it's reached a creative impasse when it comes to baby options, consider a board book. Books for babies are not unusual as gifts. However, with some tweaking, your gift can stand out. Making sure your book is a board book is key. These are heavier books, easier for small hands and mouths that want to gnaw. To make the gift even more … [Read more...]

Unfortunately, if you have a child that is having an issue with reading, they also may be having issues in other subjects as well, as reading is an essential part of every subject in school, even math. The key to reading for some, may be to make it more enjoyable for them. Literacy games have been known to help a child with increasing their reading skills, but taking the fear out of the reading … [Read more...]