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The Best Reading Resources for Parents

I get asked all the time about things that parents can do to make reading fun for their kids. This list includes some of the best tips for raising readers and sharing a love of words, books, and reading!

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How to Use Children's Books to Teach Empathy

One of the things you hear all the time nowadays is that our world needs more empathy. So teaching kids to be empathetic is an important task for parents and teachers. As those entrusted with raising the next generation,...Read More »

Why Grandparents Should Read to Their Grandchildren

If you are a regular reader on this site, then you know how often I talk about the importance of reading aloud to kids. The science backs up the claims that reading to a child every...Read More »

Children's Books about Language Arts

I love teaching reading and writing with fun children’s books about language arts. Since Little Bookworm is currently learning to read, we have been learning about grammar, punctuation, and phonics with some fun characters like the ones in these...Read More »

Awesome Reading Gifts for Bookworms

I’m sure it is no surprise to anyone who follows this site that I love creative book and reading gifts. I love to give them, and I love to get them. This list is made up of some of...Read More »

The Best ABC Activities for Kids

There are so many ways to make learning the alphabet fun. We are a big fans of silly alphabet books, and we have even practiced the alphabet in other languages. But we especially...Read More »

The Most Important Tip to Change Your Reading

Imagine sitting down every day as a family to enjoy some quality family reading time together. Everyone rushes to snuggle up together and waits excitedly to start the story. Is this what happens in your home? Some days it...Read More »

Reading to Kids about Uncomfortable Topics

In recent weeks, I have read lots of conversations online about parents worried about discussing uncomfortable topics with their kids. Racism, prejudices, slavery, and intolerance are just some of the topics I have seen argued about. While I recognize...Read More »

Book Themed Candles for the Bookworm in Your Life

Picture your favorite reading spot. What makes it special? What helps you settle in for an afternoon of relaxing and reading? Today I am thrilled to share a list of amazing book themed candles that will transport you to...Read More »

Reading Sins and How to Rectify Them

Do you struggle to get your kids excited about reading? There are a few reading “sins” that may affect a child’s love of reading. Find out how to fix these common mistakes while reading to kids.

We are surrounded by technology all day long. As a bookworm, I pushed back hard against the rise of the e-reader. My sister and I stood in solidarity that we would NOT give up our hardcover and paperback books...Read More »

Read Aloud Mistakes You May Be Making

While reading aloud to kids, there are a few things that can make your reading time more enjoyable and more beneficial. In addition to providing your kids with loving memories, reading aloud to them also gives you a chance...Read More »

How to Make Sight Words Fun

With school being closed for the remainder of the year, I am trying to find even more fun ways to get learning into our day without making my daughter feel overworked. We have recently begun working on sight words....Read More »

When Should You Stop Reading to Your Kids?

When you think about reading to kids, most people picture a small child on the lap of a parent, sharing a simple board book or picture book. But is there a time when you should stop reading to kids?...Read More »

7 Ways to Get Free or Cheap Books for Kids

Raising kids is expensive. So I am always looking for inexpensive ways to purchase the things that my daughter needs. As bookworms, we both devour books at a ridiculous rate, so it is important that I find ways to...Read More »

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...Read More »

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...Read More »

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...Read More »

Can U Save the Day?

Alphabet books are a fun way to get kids excited about reviewing letters and learning how they work together to form words. So I am always happy to find new creative children’s books about letters that...Read More »

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...Read More »

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....Read More »

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...Read More »

Be the Star of Your Own Story with Bearnard!

I always enjoy books that encourage kids to see the strength and bravery that they have inside. I especially love stories that show them how to use their strengths in ways they hadn’t thought of before. Today’s book is...Read More »

How to Read More: How a Free App Tripled My Books Read Per Month!

I have always been an avid reader, but as a mom, sometimes we forget to include self care time in our daily schedules. By the time I get my daughter to bed and do all the work I need...Read More »

Best Children's Books of 2018 According to a 3 Year Old (and Her Mom)

I am always so excited to check out new children’s books, and we have had the opportunity to check out some amazing books this year. I decided it would be fun to let my daughter pick out her favorite...Read More »

How to Make Reading Resolutions as a Family

Does your family make resolutions for the new year? This year, why not make it a goal to read more books together? There are lots of fun ways that you can work on reading more books as a family....Read More »

What's So Special About Books?

Books are magical. They can teach us, transport us, make us feel safe, push us out of our comfort zones, and make us feel like we know people and places that have never even existed. Books can teach us...Read More »

Celebrate Family with These Books about Grandparents!

The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren is a special one. I love watching my daughter spend time with my parents and create new memories and traditions. They have such a special relationship, and I love watching it grow...Read More »

The Bedtime Reading Routine That Will Help Your Kids Sleep

Bedtime has always been a struggle in our house. My daughter has never been a great sleeper, so our bedtime routine is very important. As I have mentioned before, read aloud is a very important part of our nightly...Read More »

Why Your Child's Bookshelf Should Include Priddy Books!

There are so many amazing books out there for babies and children. It can be overwhelming trying to narrow down the books that you should have for your kids. I wouldn’t even know where to start if someone asked...Read More »

14 Children's Books about Punctuation & Grammar: Having Fun with Learning Language

English can be a difficult language to learn. There are lots of parts to it, and sometimes it feels like the “rules” are broken almost as often as they are true! When it comes to teaching kids about grammar,...Read More »

Learning in the Car: Taking Education on the Road

Doesn’t it sometimes feel like you live most of your life in the car? Running errands. Waiting at stoplights. Stuck in traffic. Shuttling the kids back and forth to events and activities. With everything going on in our busy...Read More »

Finding Time to Read

Reading is such an important skill for kids to have, but it is also a beneficial hobby for all ages. Reading just a little bit every day not only expands your mind and your knowledge, but it can also...Read More »

Barbara Bush: A Literacy Legacy

With the passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush this week, there are lots of tributes coming out about her life’s work. She believed that every man, woman and child should have the chance to learn how to read and...Read More »

12 Books that Celebrate Being Yourself

As a mother (especially the mother of a daughter), I am always worrying about my daughter’s self esteem and confidence. I am always looking for new books to help me teach her about loving herself and being confident in...Read More »

How Your Dog Can Help Your Child With Reading!

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ABC See, Hear, Do: How to Teach Reading to Different Learning Styles

I’ve always been interested in different learning styles. One of my favorite parts of studying education was coming up with different lessons to reach various learning styles. That passion spilled over to this blog, giving me a chance to...Read More »

Teaching Kids to Read with ABCmouse!

I am always looking for different kinds of learning resources to use with my daughter. We read lots of books, take field trips, do crafts and activities, and also use technology to make learning fun. When I was in...Read More »

Benefits of Reading Interactive Books with Your Kids

Reading to kids who are full of energy can sometimes be frustrating. My 2 year old is constantly on the move. I’m always amazed and thrilled when she wants to just sit with me and read a book. But...Read More »

Snuggle Up this Holiday Season!

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The holidays are a busy time of year full of lots of fun traditions, parties and events....Read More »

I Let My Toddler Watch TV -- and it's Helping Her Learn to Read!

My toddler watches TV.

Yup, I said it.

Now let’s not be crazy. I don’t let her watch TV all the time. I am very much a believer in the “Everything in Moderation” mindset.  Our social media feeds are full of...Read More »

How to Create a Special Place to Read with Your Kids

Do you have a favorite place to read? The Internet is full of amazing reading nooks and dream libraries. I find myself getting lost in the pictures dreaming of spending a day there. When it comes to getting kids...Read More »

Let Kids Read What They Want!

Do your kids enjoy books that you are not a huge fan of? Is there a particular character that you can’t stand,  but that your child adores? Do your kids enjoy reading on the Kindle or IPad, while you...Read More »

Teaching Kids to Love Themselves with the Whale Who Wanted to Be Small!

I come from a very tall family. I am 5’10” and I am considered kind of short (at least according to my 6’3″ sister!). My sister and I have grown to be proud of our height, thanks to our...Read More »

Reading at the Grocery Store

I am a firm believer that learning opportunities can be found anywhere. My parents often used every day situations to teach my sister and I various lessons and skills that would be helpful to us in our lives. While...Read More »

Hunting for Fun with the Big Honey Hunt!

When we were younger, one of the books that my sister insisted our parents read over and over again was The Big Honey Hunt by Stan and Jan Berenstain. It

We live in a world of Instagram and Pinterest, where “perfect” families make “perfect” crafts and have “perfect” lives. Let’s be serious. We post the good pictures on social media, but how many outtakes did it take to get...Read More »

Discovering New Books with Little Fun Club

No matter how old we get, it is still exciting to receive something fun in the mail. My daughter loves going to the post office, and she is over the moon...Read More »

Get Kids Excited About Reading : Personalize the Experience

Have you ever read a book and thought, “That character reminds me of myself!”? Did you connect with that character and feel his or her triumphs and tragedies right along with them? Seeing yourself in the characters of the...Read More »

Tips to Rock Your Read Aloud!

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How I Am Rocking Motherhood By Raising a Bookworm!

The How I am Rocking Motherhood challenge has been taking over blogs around the internet lately. It is awesome to see all of these bloggers whom I admire giving themselves credit for the awesome job that they are doing...Read More »

Activating Prior Knowledge

When it comes to teaching reading, activating prior knowledge is one of my favorite strategies. By using past experiences, or tapping into knowledge they already have, you can help kids to comprehend the stories and texts that you are...Read More »

Resolve to Change Your Outlook with These Books on Happiness!

As the new year begins, we start making resolutions and setting goals. These goals are meant to make us happier. But what if you are lost on how to find true happiness? These books explore what it means to...Read More »

Start the Year with Life Changing Books!

The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on the year that has just ended and imagine the changes we would like to make in the coming year. When it comes to this yearly goal setting, many times...Read More »

Great Books for Babies!

“Why should I start reading to my baby when she can’t even understand the story?”

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Reading Aloud from the Beginning

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Throughout our lives, my parents have told my sister and I that they read...Read More »