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6 Favorite Preschool Books from My Childhood

June 1, 2017 by Miranda Daniloff Leave a Comment

Dad reading to his preschoolers

Reading the same books you read as a child can bring you back to your own childhood. Here are some of my favorites that I just had to share with my preschooler. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey Set in a small town in Maine, this is the story is of a little girl Sal and her mother as they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, Smart Strategies Tagged With: Babar, Beatrix Potter, Best Books, best books for preschoolers, Blueberries for Sal, Book Recommendations, Maurice Sendak, Peter Rabbit, Where the Wild Things Are



May Is Get Caught Reading Month

May 9, 2016 by Amy Kraft Leave a Comment

May is Get Caught Reading Month

Did you know, May happens to be Get Caught Reading Month? Get Caught Reading is a campaign sponsored by The Association of American Publishers (AAP) to promote literacy nationwide, with a special focus on children's literacy: Because of research indicating that early language experience actually … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Learn to Read, Milestones, Reading Lifestyle, Smart Strategies Tagged With: brain development, get caught, get caught reading, literacy, may, reading



How often do you read to your kids?

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Learn what education experts recommend. List of Polls Next Poll … [Read more...]



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



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

January 21, 2016 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

Girl reading aloud to her teddy bears

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



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 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



Favorite Books from Childhood: Toddler to Third Grader

October 16, 2015 by Miranda Daniloff 1 Comment

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I'll bet you had a list of favorite books when you were a child. Maybe it was a book that spirited you away to new worlds or introduced you to a character you admired. Maybe you loved the sound of an adult reading to you as you got ready for bed. Perhaps it was the discovery that the words strung … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness, Smart Strategies, Social & Emotional Life Tagged With: Best Books, favorite books, love of reading, parent tips



5 Favorite Third-Grade Books from My Childhood

October 15, 2015 by Miranda Daniloff Leave a Comment

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As a third grader, I remember curling up in a window seat to read. As I became more proficient, more books became accessible for me to read on my own. Here are some of favorite books that I just had to share with my own kids. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Narrated by a horse, Black Beauty tells of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learn to Read, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, Smart Strategies Tagged With: best 3rd grade books. Classic books for 3rd graders, best books for third graders, classic books for third graders, favorite books for 3rd grade, favorite books for third graders



6 Favorite First-Grade Books from My Childhood

October 15, 2015 by Miranda Daniloff Leave a Comment

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Reading to your first grader is great fun! For this age, there are chapter books and ongoing series that keeps kids asking for more. Here are some of my childhood favorites. Thank you, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish Amelia Bedelia is the housekeeper for Mr. and Mrs. Roger, who gets everything … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Learn to Read, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness, Smart Strategies, Social & Emotional Life Tagged With: 1st grade classic books, best books for 1st graders, best books for first graders, classic books for first graders, favorite books for 1st graders, favorite books for first graders



5 Favorite Second-Grade Books from My Childhood

October 15, 2015 by Miranda Daniloff Leave a Comment

Dad reading to his second grader

I loved to read as a child and I loved being read to. While there are wonderful new children's books being published all the time, here are some favorite second-grade books from my childhood that I had to share with my own children. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Mary Lennox is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learn to Read, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, Smart Strategies Tagged With: best books for 2nd grader, best second grade books, classic books for 2nd grade, classic second grade books, favorite books for 2nd graders



Using Facial Expressions in Reading to Help Your Child Learn About Emotions

October 6, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

Reading out loud to your child should be fun for both of you! The more personality and drama you can put into your reading, the more entertaining it will be—and the more your child can learn. This is especially true in helping your child learn about emotions. You can help your child develop in this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brain Development, Learn to Read, New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness, Smart Strategies, Social & Emotional Life Tagged With: babies, child’s emotions, Emotions, facial expressions, Feelings, preschool, reading



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



Bonding Time: Creating a Cozy Reading Nook Checklist

September 19, 2015 by Elizabeth Babbin Leave a Comment

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You don’t need every item on this checklist to create a cozy reading nook for you and your child, but the key ingredients are here! Choose a good space.  A corner away from the action is best for any reading nook.  Good lighting is key! A window is great, but lights your child can turn on and off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Learn to Read, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, Smart Strategies Tagged With: book nook, home library, reading, reading nook



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