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Celebrate Read Across America Day: Printable ‘Tips for Raising a Reader’

March 1, 2016 by Jamie Levinthal Leave a Comment

Celebrate Read Across America Day

Celebrate Read Across America Day with Tips for Raising a Reader This is a big week for literacy! We celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday AND Read Across America Day on Wednesday March 2nd. The National Education Association declared March 2nd the first annual Read Across America day in 1998, and it has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family & Community, Learn to Read, Making a Difference, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, Smart Strategies Tagged With: celebration, dr seuss birthday, learn to read, learning to read, literacy, love reading, march 2, national education association, NEA, RAA, raising readers, Read Across America, readers, reading, tips for parents



Elmo’s Birthday Printables

February 3, 2016 by Jamie Levinthal 1 Comment

Happy Birthday Elmo coloring pages

Today's the day to celebrate with Elmo! His 3 1/2 year birthday happens every year on February 3rd, and is the perfect occasion for coloring pages and activities! Just click on a picture to download the Elmo's birthday printables below. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Learn to Read, New Parent, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: activities, Birthday, coloring pages, Elmo, Printables, reading



21 “Sense-ational” Ways of Teaching Early Reading Skills

January 21, 2016 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

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We know that teaching early reading skills using methods that utilize the senses—not just by looking at printed words on a page—is very effective. The good news is that you can do this easily at home. Added bonus: it’s fun, too! Hands-On (Kinesthetic) This active approach helps engage your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Getting Started, Learn to Read, School Readiness, Smart Strategies Tagged With: multi-sensory reading, multisensory reading, Reading Skills, reading with 5 senses, sensory reading



Help Your Child Focus: Decreasing Hyperactivity and Distraction

November 12, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

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Our modern, busy lifestyles often lead to an unintended consequence for our kids. Rushing from one activity to another, grabbing less-than-nutritious meals along the way, and spending lots of time on screens and not enough on exercise and sleep can all quickly add up to kids who are scattered, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Challenges, Learn to Read, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, Smart Strategies Tagged With: ADD, ADHD, decreasing hyperactivity, distraction in kids, get kids to focus, hyperactivity in kids, kids who are easily distracted



Screen Time vs. “Me” Time

November 12, 2015 by Celia Behar Leave a Comment

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Here’s something I’ve realized about myself and parenting: Sometimes, I don’t wanna. Which, y’know, is an inconvenient feeling once you’re a parent, because you kinda lose the option. It's at those times a little voice in my head says I should plop the kids in front of a screen and let them "veg" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Challenges, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness, Sleep & Self Care, Social & Emotional Life Tagged With: kids and screens, limit screens, limiting screentime, screen time



How Screen Time is Affecting Your Child, and What to Do About It

November 11, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin 1 Comment

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Kids are drawn to screens—whether TV, tablet, phone, or computer—like moths to a flame. And it would be tough to find a parent who hasn’t handed over a screen of some sort to keep their child occupied. Like most things in life, a little is fine; but if your child is spending a chunk of time each day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Common Challenges, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, Smart Strategies Tagged With: effects of screens on kids, kids and screen time, kids and screens, reducing screen time for kids, screen time



How to Improve Your Child’s Attitude Toward Reading

November 10, 2015 by Maria Tallarico Leave a Comment

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Sometimes children are reluctant to make reading a part of their daily routine, whether it’s because of their frustration with learning new words or the fact that they’re far more tempted by cartoons on TV or games on an electronic device. As a parent, it can be easy to get frustrated, too, but it’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Challenges, Learn to Read, Making a Difference, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: child attitude, improve attitude toward reading, Reluctant Reader, Struggling Reader



How to Judge a Just Right Book for Your Child

November 6, 2015 by Maria Tallarico Leave a Comment

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As easy as it is to buy a book based on the recommended ages listed on it, sometimes it may not be the most appropriate—not a just right book for your child. Your little one may struggle with the text, or maybe he or she will find the content a bit too challenging to grasp. To help you, we have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Common Challenges, Learn to Read, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, Smart Strategies Tagged With: appropriate books, choosing books, independent reading, just right book, reading, reading level



Emotional Rewards of Reading Aloud to a First Grader

November 2, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

6-year-old girl reading

The emotional rewards of reading aloud to your 6-year-old are many--for both you and your child. Kids this age typically can read on their own. Most are proud to show off their newly acquired skills to an appreciative audience of parents, siblings, and grandparents. Taking turns reading aloud can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: bonding, books, first grade, Parenting, read aloud, Reading Rituals, Relaxing



Emotional Rewards of Reading Aloud to Your Second Grader

November 2, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

adult reading to second graders

For many kids, second grade brings the excitement and challenge of reading books with fewer pictures and more words--chapter books. Kids also spend more time learning about their world through non-fiction books. But that doesn't mean that the emotional rewards of reading aloud to your 7-year-old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: bonding, books, Parenting, read aloud, reading, Reading Rituals, Relaxing, second grade



Emotional Benefits of Reading Aloud to Your Third Grader

October 30, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

Reading at the breakfast table

Although most third graders can read independently, the emotional benefits of reading aloud continue to be important. Reading aloud to kids 8 years (and older!) helps keep the lines of communication open between you and your child, which is so crucial to bonding--especially as your child approaches … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learn to Read, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: benefits of reading, bonding, books, learning, Parenting, read aloud, reading, Reading Rituals, Relaxing, Social Emotional Development, third grade



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



Emotional Rewards of Reading to Your Child: 5 Years Old

October 23, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

boy reading at the library

As your 5-year-old is most likely thinking about starting school, reading can be an emotionally rewarding way to reconnect for both parent and child: As your child starts school, she will be exposed to reading in a more academic way. But keeping it personal and fun at home is important. In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: bonding, books, Cooperating, kindergarten, learn to read, Parenting, reading, Reading Rituals, Relaxing, Sharing



Emotional Rewards of Reading to a Preschooler

October 23, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

girl and boy reading with mom

 At 4, your child is mostly likely beginning to recognize letters and their sounds. If you want to foster the emotional rewards of reading in your child, be sure your child has access to a home library of books that you read together. It helps children start to view themselves as readers, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: 4 year old, bonding, books, Parenting, preschool, reading, Reading Rituals, Relaxing, school readiness



Emotional Rewards of Reading to Your Baby

October 23, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

Baby playing with mom

Congratulations! You and your baby have made it through the first year of late-night feedings and sleepless nights. At 1, your baby is much more aware of the world around him, and the emotional rewards of reading to your baby have evolved. Reading books can continue to be a treasured part of your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: babies, bonding, books, Parenting, Reading Rituals, Relaxing, toddler



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