support for struggling readers: audiobooks
When seeking support for struggling readers, audiobooks are one of the first places families should look.
Guess what, friend? Listening to audiobooks …
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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 …
5 ways to get your kids psyched for summer reading
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 …
to correct or not to correct when kids make reading mistakes
Okay, friends.
To correct or not to correct your child's reading: that is the question.
So many people have asked me about this, so I made it …
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, …
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 …
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 'off' or …
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 …
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 …
how to support your child through difficult texts
Okay, so you’re all into reading aloud with your kids, right?
You’ve got a great bunch of books to read, but your child insists on reading one …
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 …
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 Darlings …
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 …
raising readers– guilt-free! on the ‘edit your life’ show
You guys.
I have only just gotten into podcasts, so believe me when I say I'm a bit behind the times here.
I really am.
I know that so many …
Raising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order!
I cannot even BELIEVE that today is here, friends, but it is.
I have co-written a book--a lifelong dream of mine--and to …
top 10 NEW magazines for kids and family
Friends, did you know that magazines truly count as worthwhile reading material and that they’ve come a long way in the past …
easy, engaging fun for kids: tabletop surprises
This summer is literally moving at the speed of light.
I can't even believe we're nine weeks in. It's insane.
And it has been so much fun--I …
3 reading posts you don’t want to miss
Friends!
Have you even checked out the ole teachmama site lately?
We are all fancied up! Big changes for us--after more than 6 years!
Go see …
read across america day EVERY day of the year
This post was originally published on March 1, 2013 but we're republishing because it's that important.
It's Read Across …