Here is something that may surprise you: parents who think the primary importance of reading is to be successful in school are less likely to have kids who enjoy reading than parents who see reading primarily as a venue for entertainment. Did you catch that? Kids whose parents believe reading is first and foremost a…
10 Ways to Make Reading a Natural Part of Your Family Life
Reading exposes children to a depth of language and vocabulary that gives them a huge academic advantage. I’d like to offer a list of ideas to help you make reading a natural part of your family’s life. Feel free to adjust or delete according to what suits you and yours. 1. Use the Library in…
4 Benefits of Reading Biographies With Your Children
My kids love to read. My oldest daughter enjoys mysteries and adventures into the unknown. My middle girl likes stories of lighter fare with lovable protagonists or animals that talk. My son is into anything with sports, spies, or pirates. As long as I remember this, I have a pretty good chance that they will…
Nighttime Comforts of Rhymes and Rhythm
Can you recall your favorite bedtime story from your childhood? Perhaps you remember a certain book read by a devoted parent who had memorized almost every word? Many adults can! The memory of a well-loved bedtime book often follows us into our adult years. What makes reading a book at bedtime so wonderful and comforting?…
Helping Young Children Read the Bible Purposefully
Learning to enjoy reading the Bible at an early age is a wonderful way to develop a lifelong habit of Bible reading. Loving reading the Bible spurs children on to read more and to look forward to reading time. Today I wanted to share some wonderful ways of helping young children read the Bible purposefully. My…
5 Ways to Help Your Child Read Early
I’ve always worked really hard to help my kids to become early readers. There are some great tips I’ve picked up over the years that I’m excited to share with you. #1. Reading Together It’s so important to take time to read with your kids. I know it’s not easy, but finding the time and effort…
5 Ways to Celebrate Reading During Children’s Book Week
Did you know that Children’s Book Week happens every May? I know you’re already reading to your kids, but why not use this special week to do something out of the ordinary? Why not celebrate the books instead of just reading them? Here Are Some Great Ways to Celebrate Reading Do something from the story. Let’s start with…
Ways to Teach Your Kids to Read the Bible
The beginning of a new year is a wonderful time to encourage children to read the Bible daily. Even if your child has not succeeded with daily Bible reading, the new year can be a fresh starting point. Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to the brand-new Bible in a Year just for kids, and…
Teen Read Week – Top 10 Teen Fiction Picks for Fall!
It can be hard to find clean teen fiction, but we’ve made your search easier this week as we celebrate Teen Read Week! Give teens books filled with exciting adventures and stories that deliver a great message! Teen Read Week is a literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), and is held…
10 Tips for Inspiring Reluctant Readers
My six-year-old is a reluctant reader. She loves to be read to, but she doesn’t enjoy picking up a book and deciphering the letters herself. Many of our little ones are like that, aren’t they? (And maybe a few of our older kids, too!) There are a lot of different reasons kids are reluctant to…
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