Easter means egg hunts, candy, and plastic grass in bright baskets, right? Well what if you want to use this holiday as a time to sneak in a little reading for your kids? What books are must-have's for Easter baskets? I have done all the hard work for you, friends, and I have your answer here. First, I'll tell you which books you should have for the little guys, and then I'll tell you which books you should grab for the bigger guys. Ready? Here's the skinny. . . Must-Have … [Read more...]
top 5 must-read books for kids: babies through teens
Over the years, many readers and friends have asked me the about the must-read books for kids. Every few weeks, I get asked the million dollar questions: What books should my kids read? What are the best books for 5-year-olds? Which books will my 12-year-old love to read? Please tell me how to spend my book money--which are the must-have books for kids? We're heading to the library. Which books should I pick up? I've had the conversation over and over and over again. So … [Read more...]
pat on the back notes for kids who are trying their best
Let's face it, friends. Life for kids can be pretty tough. It's hard to be a kid these days--harder than it was for us. School was hard enough for me way back when, even without all the new pressures of social media. I can't even imagine how the presence of Instagram, Snapchat, Musical.ly, and everything else would have colored my middle school or high school experience. I don't even want to think about it. So honestly, any time we can give our kids a pat on the back for trying … [Read more...]
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 be the perfect fit for my middle schooler! Be forewarned, friends: These may not be the kind of books that your kids sit down and read before bed. They may not even be the kind of books that your kids read cover to cover. They most likely won't be the kind of books that your kids use for a book report or book club. These are not the kind of book … [Read more...]
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, The Educators Spin On It, What Do We Do All Day?, Teach Mama, andMulticultural Children’s Book Day to give parents, teachers, and librarians in need, a chance to win a multicultural book bundle for their school library. Libraries play an important role in everyone’s life. The library is a place where knowledge and the love of reading … [Read more...]
support for struggling readers: immersion reading
What should I do--my child hates reading!! Is there a ‘quick fix’ for my son, who struggles with reading? My daughter tells me she can’t read. Now what? I think she can read--I just think she doesn't like to read. How should I react when the summer reading conversation causes stress, anger, or anxiety for my son? What is better for my child--a regular book? an ebook? an audiobook? Is there a tool available to make reading easier for my kids? More enjoyable? Friends, … [Read more...]
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 smartest, coolest kids I know, and they have opinions I truly trust. This week, I've got Maddy taking the reigns, sharing great books for 9 year olds. Maddy is one of the most well-read people I know. She reads every, single night before bed, and I can barely keep up. I've tried. And I've failed. So Maddy's got a few books together that she is … [Read more...]
where to find inexpensive books for your kids
I'm so thankful that my mom is always looking for inexpensive books for my kids. From the time my kids were born, she's been on the hunt for great, new reads for Maddy, Owen, and Cora. She searches for their favorite authors at her local library's book sale each time it's held. She keeps an eye out for books at yard sales. And when she finds them, she sets them aside to bring to Maryland, or she keeps them at her house for when we come to visit. It makes a difference. It really, … [Read more...]
best books for family read-alouds
Oh, friends. So many of you have asked for book lists that I'm going to make it a summer of book lists for you. Brace yourselves. One each week. For the most part, I'll keep them short and sweet-- ten books max-- because I know we're all busy, and I know that's sometimes all we can handle. But the coolest part? I'll have my kids helping. That's right. Maddy, who's 12, Owen, who is 10 now but who will be 11 by the end of the summer, and Cora, who is 9, will be helping me … [Read more...]
creative writing and book creation app for kids
You know I'm always on the hunt for ways to make screen time really count for my kids. I'm constantly trying to sift through all of the junk out there (because, friends, we all know there's a lot of junk out there!) to find apps that are really worth our time and money. It's difficult. Really, it is. But thanks to our friends at Fingerprint, we were introduced to Scribble Press Deluxe, an app you can grab either over at iTunes or Google Play for less than a cup of coffee. This app … [Read more...]
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 when the kids take a break from reading. Times when they can't seem to find the right book. Times when life is nutty, and everyone is too busy to breathe, let alone read. I think that's pretty normal. So our Galactic Hot Dogs books arrived at the absolute perfect time. Everyone's exhausted in busy, busy May, and we needed something light and … [Read more...]
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