There are many different summer learning activities for kids that you can do that are fun and helpful. You can create a word ladder which will help them with their reading and spelling as long as you have some chalk. You also can encourage your children to learn math by letting them count something fun such as ice cream scoops. Finally, you can play an outdoor memory game where you have the kids … [Read more...]

There are many different activities that you can have your child do in order to keep their brains active in the summer. You can fill in all of the special days and events on the Education World Coloring calendar as long as your children have some pencils and drawing paper. You also can help them learn how to cook by using easy recipes from Cooking with Kids. Finally, you can make homemade bubbles … [Read more...]

As we approach the summer, school and corresponding activities are coming to an end. This is the time of the year when parents think about the ways in which they can keep their kids both busy and engaged, without taking much away from their well-deserved vacation. Making your kids interested in books and reading over these months is not easy, but there are tricks you can implement to make the task … [Read more...]

There are a number of summer programs to help keep kids reading during the summer. Barnes & Noble Summer Reading for Kids is for those in grades 1 through 6. Chuck E. Cheese has a program that helps kids earn points for free tokens. Reading Is Fundamental and Half Price Books have summer reading programs for kids, as do many public libraries and even a few professional sports team. … [Read more...]

There are many different ways that you can get your kids to read over the summer and also enjoy it. One of the best ways to encourage your children to read is to let them find a genre that they are really passionate about. You also can let them pick out a really silly place to read such as under a table or outside in some shade. Finally, pick out a novel that you and your child can read aloud … [Read more...]

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...]