reading

july 4th activities for kids & families

best books for family read-alouds

think aloud while reading — here’s how! reading tip 9 #raiseareader

how to support your child through difficult texts

reading aloud with older kids: what parents need to know

valentine’s day books for middle grade readers

best books as gifts for everyone on your list

Raising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order!

fun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises

fun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises

summer reading goals & reading logs: quick and easy

baseball game scavenger hunt: fun for kids during the game

trace, copy, recall–learn those spelling words!

christmas guess the word game

what to do when your kid just doesn’t ‘get it’

understanding italics in fiction: text features and meaning

positive affirmation notes for kids: lunchbox love

teach letter sounds using 26 kid-centered photos

nonfiction reading in the summer: our must-have picks

10 ways to create a literacy rich environment