get kids to read: Kindle eBooks for reluctant readers These days, with school in full swing and cool ‘big guy’ neighbors across the street and a travel soccer …Read moreget kids to read: Kindle eBooks for reluctant readers
recipe reading for kids: fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches Ever since my kids were tiny, I’ve let them play around in the kitchen. It hasn’t always been pretty, but it’s been fun. And now, …Read morerecipe reading for kids: fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches
nighttime reading with elementary schoolers: make it a date We’re back in business. School’s in session, and we’re all slowly but surely trying our best to adjust to our new fall …Read morenighttime reading with elementary schoolers: make it a date
learn with seashells: letters and sight words Huge thanks to an extraordinary educator and parent, Kim Vij, for guest posting for us for this final Rockstar Sunday of the summer. Kim is a great …Read morelearn with seashells: letters and sight words
positive affirmation notes for kids: lunchbox love Everyone needs a little positive affirmation once in a while. Everyone. Countdown’s on for the new school year, so I’ve been at work …Read morepositive affirmation notes for kids: lunchbox love
backyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best Summer is in full swing, and what better way to really rock it out in the summertime than by camping? Not for real …Read morebackyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best
let kids learn on their own time: tabletop surprises We just finished week number six of our ten week tabletop surprises — a simple but clever way we encourage our kids to learn on their own …Read morelet kids learn on their own time: tabletop surprises
teach letter sounds using 26 kid-centered photos We’re thrilled to share another Rockstar Sunday guest post with you–this time from a multi-talented blogger, Viviana. Viviana is a mom …Read moreteach letter sounds using 26 kid-centered photos
best summer learning idea for kids: tabletop surprises We’re continuing to rock it out with our tabletop surprises–simple, meaningful, and fun ‘surprises’ on our kitchen table every …Read morebest summer learning idea for kids: tabletop surprises
nonfiction reading in the summer: our must-have picks I’ve said this before: June and July are crazy for us with our busy swim and dive schedules. So honestly, any downtime my kids can get, …Read morenonfiction reading in the summer: our must-have picks
online virtual playground for animal and science fans Admittedly, we’re a little slow on the draw when it comes giving our kids the ‘go’ on most online activities. I’m …Read moreonline virtual playground for animal and science fans
create a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library Kids can be a little silly when it comes to picking out their own books at the library. Where some can easily head right on over to the section …Read morecreate a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library
best books for reading under the stars: scholastic summer reading challenge This summer, the kids and I plan on doing a whole lot of reading. Reading at the pool, out on the porch, reading on …Read morebest books for reading under the stars: scholastic summer reading challenge
help kids start a blog: get them reading, writing, thinking, creating How old should kids be before starting a blog? Should kids even have their own blogs? What should kids blog about? How should kids even set …Read morehelp kids start a blog: get them reading, writing, thinking, creating
10 ways to create a literacy rich environment The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by Kate of An Everyday Story. Kate is a former teacher who now homeschools her two littles using …Read more10 ways to create a literacy rich environment
fun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games Originally published June 6, 2011 but republished today because, well, it’s worth it. This past week, we experienced something …Read morefun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games
25+ playful preschool activities eBook For many families, preschool ends this week or next, which means that 3-5 year olds will be home, hanging around, and looking for some …Read more25+ playful preschool activities eBook
getting kids to love reading with a literacy club: LITClub This post about getting reluctant readers to love reading is written by Ali Dent of Courage on the Edge of Tomorrow. Thank you, Ali, for this …Read moregetting kids to love reading with a literacy club: LITClub
the ONLY thing parents need to know during read-alouds What should parents know about read-alouds? What must every read-aloud have? Should parents memorize a list of strategies, techniques, or …Read morethe ONLY thing parents need to know during read-alouds
2 easy ways to teach reading at mealtime Believe it. You can teach your kids how to read while you’re sitting down to breakfast. You can teach your kids to read while you’re …Read more2 easy ways to teach reading at mealtime