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6 Tips For Creating a Library for Children
Whether you’re doing it for the classroom or a private home, building a library for children can and should be an extremely rewarding experience;...
Books for Boys and Girls
Many parents and educators helping children to read are anxious to introduce the “right” books to their young learners. However there really are no perfect choices, for...
Books for Teenagers
For parents and educators finding books for teen audiences can involve some legwork. It’s not that they aren’t available; they certainly sit on the shelves of every...
Classic Books & Authors for Children
When it comes to picking out books for your children who are either just learning how to read or already reading on a basic level a great place to turn is literary...
Encouraging a Love of Reading in Children
Many adults enjoy reading, and wonder how to pass their love of literature on to their children. Learning to read is a big milestone for...
Fighting the Myth That Boys Don't Read
It has become ingrained in many modern adults that boys don't read. Anecdotal evidence often suggests that boys don't enjoy picking up books, and...
Giving Books as Gifts
Books make excellent gifts. They are relatively inexpensive so giving just one is budget-conscious, but giving a whole series can make a real statement. Their plots...
How to Help Your Child With Reading
In a perfect world learning to read would come naturally to every child. He or she would be diligent, persistent, and engaged during the entire process, eventually...
Organising a Readathon
A readathon is a great way to encourage reading, work up extra enthusiasm for books and raise money for a deserving charity all at the same time. A readathon is...
Questionnaire: Do You Set a Good Reading Example?
Parents know that reading is important for children, but not every parent is aware of the reading example they may or may not be setting It's not...
Questionnaire: Is Your Home Conducive to Reading?
One of the best ways to encourage literacy is to make your home an environment which promotes reading. By providing a variety of reading...
Rewarding Your Childs' Reading Progess
If you’ve been waiting for what seems like forever for your child to learn to read, you will likely be ecstatic when he or she finally puts...
Teaching Children to Browse Books
Browsing the shelves in bookshops, libraries and even the virtual aisles of online retailers is a great way to find new books. Unfortunately, the seemingly unlimited...
The Power of Kids Teaching Kids to Read
One of the best ways to become proficient in a subject is to teach it to others; after all, the instructor needs to stay at least a step or two...
Tips for Reading Aloud With Your Child
Reading aloud with your child is a great way to prepare him to read independently and to enjoy reading. Reading aloud can be fun; it can provide...
Using Technology to Help Kids Read
For millennia, kids (and adults) have learned to read under many circumstances and without any help from technological devices. However, in our technology-driven...
