YouTube Kids wants kids to take a 30 day reading challenge this summer. Although it may seem counterintuitive, (because reading and videos?) YouTube is showcasing reading-related videos to encourage summer reading. Use the YouTube Kids app to easily find reading related videos like these: Simon Kids' #readalong Playlist or the Simon Kids channel - This new channel for all ages has … [Read more...]
Scholastic Summer Reading
Scholastic Summer Reading This year, 2015, the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge will let kids unlock new stories written by their favorite authors. Each author started with the same opening sentence: “I glanced over my shoulder to make sure that no one had followed me into the shadowy library, then took a deep breath and opened the glowing book…” Doesn't that sound cool?! Also, the … [Read more...]
Summer Reading Lists For Kids Ages 6 – 14
Happy summer vacation! Get your kids age 6 - 14 reading with book recommendations from my master summer reading lists for kids at every grade level from elementary to middle school!! Reading, lots of it, is the only way to keep kids growing as readers. But, as we know kids need lots of good books. That's why I've made these book lists to help. Summer Reading Lists for Kids Picture Book … [Read more...]