3 reasons kids need early reader books with characters they love
table of contents3 Reasons Kids Need Early Reader Books With Characters They LovePopular Characters in Early Reader Texts are SUPER High-InterestBooks …
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BOGO books kids love: less than $10 each!
It is absolutely time to start stocking up on books that kids love because right now you can score a ton of kid-faves over on Zulily for less than $10 …
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 …
The Trials of Apollo series: free bookmarks for superfans + a giveaway
This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group.
Summer looks different for everyone this year.
Pools are closed, vacations are cancelled, and …
backyard adventure begins with “The Never Starting Tales”
Backyard adventure begins with "The Never Starting Tales".
Really, it does!
"The Never Starting Tales" may sound unusual, but these tales are …
the polar express night: a holiday family tradition
The Polar Express is more than a book for some people. It's a holiday family tradition that has become an eagerly-anticipated December event!
The …
5 ideas for helping parents read with their kids: podcast
We all know that reading is super important, but how do we read with our kids when it seems like everyone is busy, busy, busy?
I sat down with …
valentine’s day water bottle labels: get kids reading jokes!
I love any reason to get kids reading--that's no secret.
And I love a good joke.
That's really no secret, either.
So I made these Valentine's Day …
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 …
how to prepare your child for kindergarten — summertime prep
This time last summer, we were gearing up to send off my sweet boy to Kindergarten, and this year, it's my baby's turn.
Cora will walk into those …
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 …
how to make poetry ROCK for kids (start now — it’s national poetry month!)
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month?
It is.
What does that even mean?
It means that this month is all about celebrating …
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 …
books about kindness — must-have’s for older and younger readers
How can you start to spread a little kindness now? At your home? With your kids? In your community?
I've got a few great books about kindness for …
rainbow words: free sight word printable
Learning sight words is one of the most important things that our kids can do as they become readers.
However, learning sight words can also be one …
must-have magazine deal for families #cybermonday
This is an insane magazine deal, one that I have totally jumped on for my family.
It ends today, so you have to act mega-quickly.
Like …
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, …
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 …
circle round: new storytelling podcast for kids #circleround
I've been on the hunt for great podcasts for kids for a long time now, and I think I hit the jackpot.
Actually, I know I hit the jackpot.
And I …
fun fact lunchbox notes!
This New For Us Friday we're sharing a new-f0r-us lunchbox note--fun fact lunchbox notes! LOVE these!!
A few weeks ago, Maddy, Owen, and Cora were …