Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All of the products mentioned here were purchased with our own money. It's no secret that reading aloud to kids has been recognized as the single most important activity that leads to literacy acquisition. Now, reading aloud may seem … [Read more...]
HELP…My Kids Won’t Sit Still During Story Time
Today I'll be addressing a question sent in by a reader. She wanted to know how she could get her children to sit and listen attentively during story time. I'm sure some of you may be wondering the same thing too. Or perhaps you've thought about it before in the past or read … [Read more...]
Seven Ways to Encourage Your Child to Love Reading & A Giveaway!
Hello, October! Since the fall season is upon us, I thought it would be a good time to discuss a few simple ways to help your children fall in love with reading and books if they haven't already. Even if your little ones are already avid readers or seem to love books there … [Read more...]
How My Read Aloud Journey Began
When I was pregnant with our first child ("Sparkles") friends and family gave me great advice and guidance. I also read lots of parenting books on various topics such as: discipline, child development, breastfeeding, potty training, and communicating with children. I found all … [Read more...]
Literacy Expert Spotlight: Kathleen Odean
Starting this month, I will be featuring a literacy expert on the blog each month! Exciting, right? This is one of the "secrets" I've been working on behind the scenes in an effort to keep bringing you fresh content and new literacy ideas. For now, these posts will only last … [Read more...]