Believe it—summer is around the corner. Woo-hoo! Around the corner! As in like just a few weeks away! It’s May! Pools open in May. Weather warms in May. Swim team registration starts in May. We buy bathing suits in May. Wait. How can we even talk about ways to get your kids psyched for summer reading when school isn’t even out yet? Many of us still have assessments to think about, big projects coming though, and a whole lot that has to happen between now and the time those … [Read more...]
quick and easy flower wish boxes
It's amazing how easily you can create sweet and easy gifts sometimes when you have a bit of inspiration. Sometimes it's a walk in the craft store. Sometimes it's a stroll through the park. Sometimes it's a glance through a photo album. Sometimes it's a movie, tv program, or book. These quick and easy flower wish boxes were inspired by a book series that we've recently discovered. It's a book series that Maddy and Cora have devoured, and it's a series that I love as … [Read more...]
black history month: resources for kids and families
We often talk about race in our home, but lately my kids have become more and more curious about the struggles that many so many groups have faced--African-Americans in particular--throughout our history. Yes, we have great books here, rich with information and ideas and stories, but I wanted a little more. We need a little more. So rather than fumble through their questions about race, history, and segregation, I wanted to give Maddy, Owen, and Cora some clarity--as much of the … [Read more...]
Wonder the movie discussion guide for families #wonderthemovie
We had the amazing opportunity to catch a screening of Wonder the movie last week, and it totally lived up to all of our expectations. Maddy, Owen, Cora and I loved it. We talked about it for days after we saw it, and all three kids declared that it's one movie "we must buy when it comes out on DVD". At this point in time, friends, there aren't many movies that we want to watch over and over and over, but this is indeed one of them. I thought, since it is a movie--and book--rich … [Read more...]
rick riordan: 5 fun facts about the author we love
We have long been fans of Rick Riordan, ever since we fell hard for Percy Jackson way back when. So when my friends from Disney books asked if we wanted to join the #ShipoftheDead Book Tour, you better believe we jumped at the chance. The Ship of the Dead is the latest book--and the last book--in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. The coolest thing about this event, though, was that Maddy, Owen, and I had 10 minutes with Mr. Riordan--10 minutes to talk to him, chat with … [Read more...]
must-have books for easter baskets
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...]
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