support for struggling readers: 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 in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 of …
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 say …
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 few …
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 …
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 …