My daughter has always been interested in topics and stories that are often deemed “too old” for young kids. From detailed STEM topics to kid friendly versions of classic tales, we are always looking for fun ways to explore educational content. We love this series of interactive board book versions of classic stories for little kids, and we hope that the little ones in your life will enjoy learning these stories as well!
Category Archives: Raising Readers
5 Tips for Reading with Kids
Reading aloud to kids has so many amazing benefits. But some people find it difficult to keep their kids engaged in their reading. These 5 tips for reading with kids will help you to keep your kids entertained and make reading time a favorite part of the day.
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The Best Books for a Family Library
I am often asked which books are the best for building a home library. There are so many amazing books out there, that narrowing it down to the “best” is nearly impossible! So I decided to share a list of our top 10 favorite books for a family library, as well as categories that I recommend filling.
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Please, Oh Please: Ignore Reading Levels!
The other day another mother told me something that I hear often, which always breaks my heart: “My bookworm son is starting to hate reading”. This absolutely crushes my book-loving soul. We got into a discussion about the way that reading is being handled at his school, and she repeated what I had heard so many times before. The dreaded reading log. This led me down a spiral of sadness and frustration that forced me to make this plea: please, oh please, oh PLEASE, Ignore reading levels!
The Trouble with Raising Bookworms
Are you the parent of a bookworm? I am a total bookworm, so I am obviously raising my daughter to be one as well. Snuggling up together with a good book is one of my favorite parts of the day. But raising a bookworm can have some interesting side effects on your life. So check out this list of signs you are raising bookworms and let me know if you can relate!
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Fun and Affordable Ways to Build a Family Library
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One of the best ways to get kids interested in reading is by surrounding them with quality reading materials. This has been proven by research time and again. So I make it my mission to make sure that my daughter has new and exciting books all around the house. Building a family library can seem daunting, but there are lots of fun ways to get quality children’s books for your home. Kellogg’s Feeding Reading program is a fun way to fill your bookshelves!
Meaningful Educational Gifts
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I am a huge fan of giving educational gifts for all occasions. This is partially due to my passion for teaching and education, but it also comes from my parents and their desire to share a love of learning. Our summer is always full of graduation parties, family reunions and baby showers, so I decided to gather a list of meaningful educational gift ideas for the kids in your life.
5 Children’s Books about Grief
Grief is something that is hard for us adults to understand and deal with. So imagine how much harder it is for children to grasp. When it comes to grief, we sometimes don’t know how to discuss it with kids. This can lead to more confusion and sadness. It is so important that we teach kids that their feelings of grief and sadness are perfectly normal, and a part of life. I am always on the lookout for quality books to help me discuss big topics with my daughter. Since we have recently been dealing with some grief in our family, I have been looking for ways to discuss loss with her. Today I have gathered this list of children’s books about grief to help other families discuss the topic as well.
Storytelling with Kids: How to Make Storytelling Part of Your Day
One of the great parts about reading to kids from an early age, is that it teaches them about the power of stories. At only 2 years old, my daughter could often be heard making up her own stories and telling them to her dolls, stuffed animals and pets. She loves when I make up stories about her, and retelling them has become a big part of our day. Storytelling with kids can have great benefits for your children, and they will probably remember some of them for the rest of their lives.
Exciting Board Books
It is so important to introduce kids to books and reading very early in life. My daughter loves to read, and she recognizes that books need to be treated with care. But she is still only 3 years old. So sometimes her books have a little trouble standing up to her love. So board books are a great way to share my love of books with her in a format that can stand up to her. We had the chance to check out a lot of new exciting board books this past year, so I’m thrilled to share them with you.
