Think beyond chapter books when asking your kids to read. Chapter books are just one of the many reading options. Here are seven more reading ideas to entice your kids into more and more reading. 7 Reading Ideas Beyond Chapter Books 1. Magazines I’ve stopped all my magazine subscriptions just in time for my kids to ramp […]
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The Ultimate Guide: Book Clubs for Kids
Basically, the purpose of a book club for kids is two-fold: to get social time with friends AND to read lots of books. Joining (or starting) book clubs is one of the best idea to get your kids reading, especially over the long summer months! There’s nothing better than hanging around with your friends, playing, eating, […]
Best Books for Boys
In my experience, most boys have different interests than most girls. YES, it’s a generalization. Although in this case, it’s for a specific purpose — FOR READING. Boys (and girls) like to read what’s interesting to them. They also want good books. And that’s why I’ve made this list of books that generally appeal to a […]
How Reading Easy Books Benefits Your Child
This weekend, my daughter read three books. In about two hours. No, she’s not a speed reader, she just read books that were really, really easy for her. And, I totally endorsed it. In fact, I want you to try it with your kids as well. Reading too easy books is a great strategy to get your […]
7 Strategies For a Reluctant Reader
If your child is a reluctant reader and says that books are boring, let’s delve a little deeper to find out if books are really boring and then find strategies to help. Reluctant Reader Strategies To find out, ask questions like: “Do you remember any books that weren’t boring? “If you could read a not-boring […]
Where to Find the Best Help-My-Child With Reading Ideas and Activities
If you’re not yet using Pinterest as the awesome, free resource it is, check it out. It’s such a great way to find and save ideas. Take reading for example. In addition to my forthcoming book on reluctant readers, Book Love, Pinterest will give you great reading activities and ideas. (*Click here to learn how […]
Raising a Reader (Tips from an Author)
by Helen Perelman, author of the uber-sweet Candy Fairies Series Everyone agrees that reading to your child is beneficial, but here are some tips on how to make your child a book loving reader. Raise a Reader 1) The “B Routine” Long before babies can understand stories, the pictures and your voice stimulate them. Get […]