There are a number of ways you can make reading fun for children. You can change your reading location to match the book, e.g., reading Halloween books in the dark with a flashlight. Wordless books, such as those by Mark Pett, can be read by young children. With older children, try creating a fun book club. Letting kids express their opinions on books helps, as does letting them read what they … [Read more...]

There are several things parents can do to help their kids develop good reading habits. One is to start when they are newborns. Babies enjoy the soothing rhythm of a voice and a warm lap. Children also learn by observation, so let them see you read. Another tip is to pick a comfortable spot in your home to use as a dedicated reading space. Also be sure to take your child to the library and let … [Read more...]

It can be hard to keep your kid reading as kids have a shorter attention span. Reading is very important to a child as it helps them grow their vocabulary and you are bonding with your child. To keep your child engaged, try to find a book that they are interested in. Getting book that teaches them activities, like card or magic tricks is another good go to if they are interested in that type of … [Read more...]

Reading to your children is a very important task that every parent should be doing. When you read to your children you are allowing them to increase their vocabulary and you are helping them learn English. It even has cognitive benefits like visual imagery, and story comprehension. It will also help them learn new words. These have been proven in many other studies. If you have a lot of pictures, … [Read more...]

Reading is very important and something that we should do with our kids and ourselves. It can be hard to have a child that wants to read because of video content being more accessible and easier to consume. If you want to raise a reader, you should start off by always reading to them. Even when they are able to read. Making sure that they are reading the things that they want to read is also very … [Read more...]

We now have the current research showing that it is very important for you to read to your child. When you read to your child you are increasing their literacy rate. On top of learning a language, they are helping their imagination grow by giving them something to think about. You also have the chance to bond with your child as well. There are very many reasons to read to your child, even after … [Read more...]

For parents, keeping up with their kids’ laundry often seem like an impossible task. The stains and dirt are tough to get out and there’s a feeling that you constantly wash clothes. There are other nuisances, such as small pieces of clothing getting stuck in the washer, that parents need to address. In order to avoid that particular situation, consider using pins to group the socks. Additionally, … [Read more...]

Making interesting bookmarks is a great project for arts and crafts class that you do at your home, and it is no wonder that it is one of the most popular activities for homeschoolers. This activity allows you to explore creativity both your own and that of your students. Furthermore, it fosters the love for reading and instills curiosity that children have for books and written words. Most … [Read more...]

There are many different ways that you can show off a kids creativity in their art work. By dedicating one spot in a room to show off that creativity, you not only motivate your child to stick with their artwork but you show that you are proud of them as well. An art gallery can be created as easily as getting a few different clipboards. You can also hang them up on a wall by using a 3M Command … [Read more...]

Before throwing away your child artwork you should think about keeping it for displaying purposes and hold on to the precious memories of their youth. There are various ways to display child art in your home. One way is to match it to compliment the decor or a color scheme of a room in your home. You can also display artwork on boards by using an empty wall and a bulletin board. You could frame … [Read more...]