Originally published September 1, 2010, but republished today because, well, friends, everyone could use a lift. Last week, we ran into a verrrry blue Thursday morning. Everyone was cranky, everyone was bickering, and everyone was down in the dumps. Maybe our summertime later-night schedule was finally taking a toll on us; maybe we were anxious about the upcoming change of schedule. Whatever it was, we needed a lift. I remembered my pal Jessica's recent post about 'Doing Good … [Read more...]
halloween mad lib: spooky fill-in story for halloween fun
I am always on the hunt for super fun Halloween activities for my kids. From the time they were teeny, we played Hats, Cats, and Pumpkin Grid Games, ABC Leaf Hunt, GHOST Bingo!, or Halloween Word Search. Anything to ring in this spooky holiday with a bit o' sneaky learning. But as they get a little older, they've grown out of those kinda little-guy-ish games. They love the Halloween Printable Games we play at Halloween Class parties, but I also wanted something fun for them to do here at … [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...]
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...]
great books for 9 year olds, by maddy mascott
I've said it before, but this is the summer I'm really leaning on Maddy, Owen, and Cora as my contributors. They are three of the smartest, coolest kids I know, and they have opinions I truly trust. This week, I've got Maddy taking the reigns, sharing great books for 9 year olds. Maddy is one of the most well-read people I know. She reads every, single night before bed, and I can barely keep up. I've tried. And I've failed. So Maddy's got a few books together that she is … [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...]
Highlights Every Day app: THE must-have app for every 5-9 year old
Friends, it's no secret that I have long been a fan of the great folks at Highlights for Children and the wonderful work they do. But now? They've taken their awesome to an app, and it makes me want to dance. It seriously is one of THE must-have apps for every 5-9 years old. For every elementary schooler. Every child would benefit from having this app because literally every, single day, there's something new. It's cool. Very cool. It's the Highlights Every Day app, and it's … [Read more...]
fun new series for reluctant readers: Galactic Hot Dogs
I'm grateful that I have three readers in this house, but that's not to say that we don't go through quiet reading periods. Times when the kids take a break from reading. Times when they can't seem to find the right book. Times when life is nutty, and everyone is too busy to breathe, let alone read. I think that's pretty normal. So our Galactic Hot Dogs books arrived at the absolute perfect time. Everyone's exhausted in busy, busy May, and we needed something light and … [Read more...]
5 books to ‘hook’ your reluctant reader
I have been on a crazy roll lately, playing with video and new platforms and all that fun stuff. But you know that my true love lies right here--on the blog that started it all. So please don't fear; I am definitely going to keep this blog running and full of great ideas and ways to help your children develop a lifelong love of reading from now until I'm too old and tired to type. Actually, even if I'm too old and tired to type, I'm sure I'll be able to find someone who can type for … [Read more...]
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