As parents and educators, we must look for the many possible ways for children to read. This includes reading eBooks on the iPad, Kindle, NOOK, or any device with reading apps. Since the reading experience is different, let's think through how to best use this eBook reading technology for learning purposes. The Joan Ganz Cooney Center published a report in 2012 that said enhanced eBooks … [Read more...]
Picky Readers Need New Flavors
We adopted a cat recently. . . and started a cat-food collection. Ugh. I tried so many brands of cat food but with little success. She didn't eat for a week. (Anyone want some cat food?) Eventually, I found a cat food she liked. Finally. No more starving kitty. It’s not so different with picky readers. Often we must persistently offer every flavor, size, genre, and topic of book to … [Read more...]
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Best Children’s Books Apps
Books Apps After trying out many book apps, I'm convinced that eBooks count as valid reading material. At the moment, there are many great books for young children but the selection dwindles for the tweens and teenagers. But I'm sure that will change soon as more people adopt the technology. Also, I've read about eye strain, a concern of mine, and found that is it's not so much about the … [Read more...]