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Reading in a Winter Wonderland

January 5, 2017 by TJ Trochlil Mcgreevy 2 Comments

Who doesn't love a good snow day? Okay, maybe being trapped inside with a pack of restless kids isn't exactly a spa day, but being snowed in is a perfect time to get the family together and read! After a long day of ice skating and snowball fights, your kids will love to snuggle up on the couch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: picture books, reading, snow, snow day, winter



Thanksgiving Traditions: What Will You Read?

November 14, 2016 by TJ Trochlil Mcgreevy Leave a Comment

As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, it has me thinking about traditions. I spend the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving thinking about my favorite holiday activity: what book I'm going to read. My little tradition Since I am not the host for my family Thanksgiving (or perhaps not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family & Community, Fun, Food & Games, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: family, favorite books, holidays, reading, reading nook, stories, story time, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving books, traditions



Babies Go Gaga for Baby Einstein’s 20th Anniversary!

August 18, 2016 by Jamie Levinthal Leave a Comment

Celebrate Baby Einstein's 20th anniversary!

As a parent, you've likely felt that feeling by now. That, "I turned around and my baby grew up faster than I ever imagined" feeling. We're having that feeling on a broad scale this year, as we celebrate our friendship with the amazing Baby Einstein brand as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Milestones, Milestones, New Parent, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: animals, anniversary, baby, baby books, baby einstein, Birthday, books, colors, contest, fun, giveaway, language, learning, letters, party, reading, shapes, toddler, video



Summer Literacy Strategy #1

June 22, 2016 by Judy L. Harris 1 Comment

It's officially summer, a time of year filled with fun, sun and relaxation, but also the challenge of keeping your child's mind sharp and his or her path to learning engaged through the summer months. We solicited advice on the topic from some trusted resources, recently. It was thrilling to hear … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family & Community, Fun, Food & Games, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness Tagged With: Games, Hooked on Phonics, learning loss, reading, strategies, summer, summer slump



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



5 Best Board Games That Are Anything But Boring

March 31, 2016 by Russell Ginns 2 Comments

Boys playing a board game

Board games are a great way to explore and reinforce reading skills. And although Scrabble and Boggle are wonderful word games for ages 8 and up, Scrabble Junior and Boggle Junior are less-than-stellar alternatives for the budding readers in our lives. Thankfully, there are plenty of alternative, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: best board game, board games, family fun, reading



What is your child’s biggest struggle at school?

Boy struggling with homework

If your child struggles a bit in certain areas, he or she is not alone! Most children are challenged by one or more aspects of academic life at one point or another. For some, it's learning to read, especially in first grade when the expectations increase for performance. Some will have a hard time … [Read more...]



Eggs-ellent Easter Ideas

March 11, 2016 by TJ Trochlil Mcgreevy Leave a Comment

Easter is coming and I have been salivating over all the candy aisles every time I walk into a store. But this year, it's easy to make reading just as fun and important in your family's Easter festivities as Peeps and jelly beans. Here are some ways to help make your Easter a little more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun, Food & Games, Reading Lifestyle Tagged With: Easter, easter eggs, holidays, Ideas, reading, treats



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



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



Bedtime Stories: Well Read and Early to Bed

November 6, 2015 by Maria Tallarico Leave a Comment

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It’s amazing how incredibly intuitive children can be. A perfect example is bedtime. My kids always seem to sense the end of the night is approaching and suddenly become bereft with needs. Thirst, hunger, the desire for an extra-long bath, an urge to play with every toy in their bedroom—all of these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: New Parent, Parenting Tips, Reading Lifestyle, School Readiness, Sleep & Self Care, Social & Emotional Life Tagged With: bedtime routine, bedtime stories, reading, routine, sleep



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



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