Big Fat Notebooks: study help for middle schoolers #BigFatNotebooks
I’m always on the hunt for best-fit books for my kids, so when I was sent these Big Fat Notebooks from Workman Publishing, I knew they’d …
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celebrate multicultural children’s books! (BIG book bundle giveaway!)
It’s time for the 2nd Annual Multicultural Children’s Book Giveaway and KidLit TV is teaming up with Pragmatic Mom, Jump into a Book, Franticmommy, …
great books for 9 year olds, by maddy mascott
I’ve said it before, but this is the summer I’m really leaning on Maddy, Owen, and Cora as my contributors.
They are three of the …
fun new series for reluctant readers: Galactic Hot Dogs
I’m grateful that I have three readers in this house, but that’s not to say that we don’t go through quiet reading periods.
Times …
percy jackson fans: The Trials of Apollo is here!
There are very few book series that make my kids literally fight over who gets to read a book first.
But, friends, Percy Jackson will do it.
Actually, …
5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader
I have been on a crazy roll lately, playing with video and new platforms and all that fun stuff.
But you know that my true love lies right …
use family photos to develop oral language skills: reading tip 12 #raiseareader
Friends, one of the tips that Allie McDonald and I share when speaking or presenting that usually yields the most nods of approval is what I’m …
must-have books about puberty, sex, and everything important for girls and boys
please note: This post is a bit more content-sensitive than others, and all links are affiliate links, which means that you can go right to Amazon to …
think aloud while reading — here’s how! reading tip 9 #raiseareader
Thinking aloud sounds a little crazy, doesn’t it?
Like the only people who would even think about thinking aloud might be a little …
reading tip 8: learn about authors
Learning about authors gives kids a chance to make even deeper connections with books.
It’s one thing to read about characters and conflict and …
reading tip 6: laugh! #raiseareader
I’m all about daily reading tips this month–tips for parents and caregivers about how they can raise kids who love reading!
They’re …
why book walks rock for big-kid read-alouds
It is so hard to find time to sit down and read with your kids every, single night.
Especially as they get older.
When kids get older, sports and …
reading tip 4: read to BIG kids #raiseareader
Did you know that the majority of kids ages 6-11 years old who participated in the Scholastic Kids and Family Reading Report said that their parents …
reading tip 3: 2 resources you need | teachmama.com #RaiseAReader
Many of you know that I’m all about reading tips this month–sharing quick and easy tips that every parent can use no matter …
reading aloud with older kids: what parents need to know
Over the years, I’ve talked a lot about reading, but recently, as I looked back, I realized I haven’t shared too much about reading …
raise a reader: daily reading tips
Friends–
Read Across America Day is March 2nd, and this year I’m doing a little something different to ring in this …
new book series for tweens: 5 reasons to love Disney’s Star Darlings
New book series for tweens? Yes.
Worth your time? Yes.
Your tween–girls, especially–will really like it? You bet.
It’s the Star …
talking about severus snape with kids: in memory of alan rickman
This morning, my sister told me about the passing of Alan Rickman, the man who played (among many other roles) Severus Snape in the Harry Potter …
best books as gifts for everyone on your list
Books are all over our home, all of the time.
Tons of books–books from book fairs, from yard sales, from the library, from school, from friends, …
it’s FINALLY here! Raising A Rock-Star Reader
Welcome to the world, little book.
I feel like I need cake and ice-cream and party hats and dancing.
Lots and lots of dancing.
Because today is the …