When seeking support for struggling readers, audiobooks are one of the first places families should look. Guess what, friend? Listening to audiobooks counts as reading. Promise. Friends, there's no easy answer to any of these questions or concerns, but I will tell you this: for many kids, reading is a struggle. For many kids, reading is stressful, difficult, and painful. From many adults, I hear: What should I do--my child hates reading!! Is there a ‘quick fix’ for my son, who … [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...]
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 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...]
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 one of my reading tips. Check it out. Think about how you feel when people tell you you're wrong. Especially when you're taking a risk and aren't quite sure of yourself. It's hard to hear you're wrong. It sometimes hurts to hear: Come on! I know you know this. You just read it. . . Nope. You're wrong. That word is. . . Stop. … [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...]
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...]
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 something? Well, friends, here's the thing: thinking aloud is actually something you want to do because it can help your kids become better readers. Check it out: Check it out: Like this video? Check out the whole #RaiseAReader playlist and definitely subscribe to our channel!Need -- or want more? Here you go: (click on the image … [Read more...]
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 activities run later; evening meetings seem to run longer. And whereas life once seemed to slow down at 7 pm, now? It just isn't so. It's quite the opposite, actually. Some nights, I try desperately to rub the tired out of my eyes after dinner, and I look at the clock and wonder how on earth I am going to stay awake until 9 or 9:30pm, when … [Read more...]
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 no longer read to them--but they wished their parents did? Right. So friends--even our bigger kids want us to read to them. And why not? Today's reading tip 4: read to your big kids! I'm all about reading tips this month--sharing quick and easy tips that every parent can use no matter what! And so many people have asked … [Read more...]
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 that’s a notch (or two or three!) above her reading level? It happens more often than not, so don’t be alarmed. If your child’s friends are all reading Harry Potter and she’s still at the Cam Jansen or Amelia Bedilia stage? She’s going to want to read what her buddies are reading. And that’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with striving high … [Read more...]
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 with older kids. There are definitely some things parents need to know when it comes to reading aloud with bigger kids. And since my kids are now 12, 10, and almost 9 years old (gasp!), I thought I'd share. Did you know that the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report shared that 40% of kids ages 6-11 years old said that their parents no longer read … [Read more...]
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