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7 Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition

July 25, 2016 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

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Nobody likes to see summer end. When I was a kid growing up in New York, school always started the Wednesday after Labor Day. We dreaded it. But by that time the weather was getting cooler; the town pool was closed for the season. You didn’t feel like you were missing out. Nowadays, it seems as if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Challenges, Getting Started, Learn to Read, School Readiness Tagged With: back to school, summer, tips



Why Reading to Children is So Important

July 12, 2016 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

What’s the most important trait you’d like to develop in your child? If you’re like most parents, intelligence is probably at the top of your list. We all want bright, smart children, which is why we spend so much time choosing the right schools and making sure teachers are exceeding expectations. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: Ask the Experts, communication skills, concepts of print, emotional well being, How a Child Becomes a Reader, How Early Moments Helps Promote Literacy, how to read, language, logical thinking, parent tips, read aloud, reading aloud, Reading to Babies, speech skills, tip list, Why Reading to Children Is Important, why to read



Rainy Day Dr. Seuss Printables

February 6, 2016 by Julie Temple Stan 1 Comment

. Save Save Dr. Seuss Printables Every so often one of those days comes along where you're stuck inside and the kids need something to do to keep them out of trouble. These Dr. Seuss Printables should do the trick! Activities will keep young ones entertained, and the quotable quotes might … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Reading Lifestyle



The Adorable Stages of Learning to Read

October 29, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

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This. Video. Cracks. Me. Up. Do you remember learning to read? For most of us, it comes after many years of exposure to books and being read to by our parents. When my kids were really little, I couldn't get enough of the deep belly-laughs that would erupt from them when I read the punchline of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Challenges, Fun, Food & Games, Learn to Read, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: funny, humor, learn to read, reading, Videos, YouTube



Why Read to Kids: Emotional Rewards of Reading Aloud

October 19, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

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Why read to kids? The reasons to read aloud to our children are so numerous that we decided to divide them up into different categories. In addition to helping kids' academic skills, there are a whole host of Social and Emotional benefits kids (and parents!) receive from reading together. While … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, Milestones, Milestones, Milestones, New Parent, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness, Social & Emotional Life Tagged With: 1 year old, 2 year old, 3-year-old, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6-year-old, 7-year-old, 8-year-old, babies, benefits of reading, Emotions, Prenatal, Reading Rewards, Social Development, Social Emotional Development, Toddlers



Take Our Survey

September 28, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

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Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? What Is My Child’s Learning Style? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Challenges, Learn to Read, Milestones, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness, Smart Strategies Tagged With: education, kindergarten, learning, learning style, Parenting, quizzes, school readiness, surveys



Disney’s Frozen Games, Activities & Printables

September 28, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

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Every child I know under the age of . . . say 50 . . . has been bitten by the Disney Frozen bug. Whenever I find myself telling the kids to stop bickering about something, I can hear my husband singing "Let It Go" at the top of his lungs—much to the dismay of our dog. (Sorry, Idina.) These cute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: Anna, Disney, Disney Frozen, Elsa, Free Disney Activities, Kristoff, Olaf, Printables, Sven



Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham Printables

September 28, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

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Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss is a book that has been adored by many generations of kids and parents. Here are some fun free printables for children to enjoy doing at home or at school. They can be downloaded and shared as part of Read Across America Day, which is celebrated by many public schools … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: Dr Seuss, Dr Seuss Activities, Dr Seuss Games, Dr Seuss Printables, Dr Seuss's Birthday, Green Eggs and Ham, Read Across America, Sam I Am



Reading Milestones: What to Expect at Different Ages

September 16, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan 3 Comments

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While every child is unique and develops at his or her own pace, there are specific reading milestones that can be helpful for parents to keep in mind as their child grows. And if you have a baby, you're not off the hook. A strong foundation of speech and language development in the early years can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learn to Read, Milestones, Milestones, Milestones, Milestones, New Parent, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: ages, development, language, milestones, reading, stages



5 Solid Reasons to Read to Your Toddler

August 24, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

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Imagine this: Dinner and bath time are finished. Teeth are brushed. Your 2-year-old—all warm and clean-smelling, in footie jammies—toddles over with her favorite book in her hand. You settle into a comfy rocker with your little one on your lap to read a bedtime story. You know how rewarding it can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Smart Strategies Tagged With: bed time story, development, Feelings, language, literacy, parenting tips, pre-k, school readiness, Social Emotional Development, toddler, vocabulary



The Best Read-Aloud Books for Kids 4-7

July 31, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

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What was the last book you read that was so good you couldn't put it down? If you're anything like me, you stayed up until the wee hours just to finish the next chapter—and then walked around like a zombie the next day. You just couldn't wait to find out what happens next. It's no different for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learn to Read, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, Smart Strategies Tagged With: Best Books for Kids, read aloud, Recommendations



Bonding Through Books: One Thing All Babies (and Moms) Need

July 27, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan Leave a Comment

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The other day, my 9-year-old son asked me who the original writer was of the Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. He wanted to know if there was a real woman long ago who had the unfortunate luck to marry a man named Mr. Goose. Perhaps she had birthed many children and lived in a house so small it felt, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Making a Difference, New Parent, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: baby, bonding, development, language, Mother Goose, reading, Rhyming



10 Dr. Seuss Quotes You Should Know

July 27, 2015 by Julie Temple Stan 4 Comments

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Reading is one of the most calming activities you can do with your child. It can provide a welcome break from all the digital gadgets and gizmos of modern family life. Classic books from Dr. Seuss are sure to bring back fond memories. To prove this point, take a peek at the Top 10 Dr. Seuss Quotes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Learn to Read, Making a Difference, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, Smart Strategies Tagged With: Cat in the Hat, Dr Seuss, Dr Seuss Quotes, Green Eggs and Ham, Horton Hears a Who, Horton the Elephant, Lorax, One Fish Two Fish, quotes, Sam I Am, Yertle the Turtle



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