It’s very common to hear a young reader say “pin” instead of “pine,” “hop” instead of “hope.” Young children who are learning to read are trying to coordinate many things (sounds, meanings, and reading rules) all at the same time. It’s ok to make mistakes as they learn along the way. It’s okay that they […]
Children's Books
Reading Tips To Prevent The Summer Slide
Summer is finally here for most students. I know my kids are ready to jump in the pool, play with friends and generally forget about school. That is the biggest problem with the summer, they truly do forget about school. According to the U.S. Department of Education, kids lose about 25% of what they learned during […]
Best Books For Kids
Every Christmas time I get asked over and over again, what books should I buy for my kids this year. I have compiled a list of our absolute favorite books that we read again and again and are perfect for our at home library! Books for Middle Graders ( Ages 8-12) Magic Misfits I never […]
25 of the Best Christmas Picture Books
Every year I wrap up our favorite Christmas book and put them under our Christmas tree. Each night our children unwrap one for us to read as a family. From books about the Nativity to books about Santa Claus, these are some of our VERY favorite Christmas Picture books to find waiting for us under […]
Fun Ideas for an Old Fashioned Summer
When I was younger, I spent my summers playing night games, jumping on our trampoline, reading Nancy Drew and running barefoot all over our neighborhood. My kids love Minecraft as much as anyone’s kids and they had dreams of spending their days glued to either a computer screen or a TV screen. That day when […]