The National Summer Learning Association reports that “students typically score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer vacation than they do on the same tests at the beginning of the summer”. How can parents help their child beat the summer slump? Red Apple Reading has 5 suggestions that will help keep your kiddo sharp over summer vacation.
Whether you’re spending time at the lake, grilling burgers or watching fireworks, we hope you will take time out for some teachable moments with your kids. Red Apple Reading has 8 Fun Fourth of July learning activities for your children to enjoy this Independence Day!
Hopefully your children are continuing to read while on their summer break! If you’re looking for some summer themed books for your kiddos – look no further! Red Apple Reading has ten terrific reads about the summer season for kids of all ages.
Summer is here! It’s time to run through sprinklers, man lemonade stands, ride bikes, and enjoy being outdoors. Fresh air and sunshine help to grow healthy kiddos; however, your child’s reading need not be compromised because of time spent outside. After all, reading and the outdoors are two great things that really do go great together! Speaking of great, Red Apple Reading has some great ideas for taking reading outside this summer.
At Red Apple Reading, we think that the best way to observe a holiday is with a good book! Last month we offered up a list of 10 great children’s books about moms for Mother’s Day – and now it’s Dad’s turn! This Father’s Day make a memory and pick up one or more of these titles for the kiddos to read with dear old dad.
What did we ever do before the Internet? I can’t tell you how many times this week I’ve Googled something… and don’t get me started on social media! As a parent, I also love that there is a wealth of sharing and knowledge in the cloud available for education. There are many, many educational blogs out there that are very informative and full of great ideas. At Red Apple Reading we appreciate a good educational blog, and believe you’ll want to mark the following ten blogs as favorites and visit them on a regular basis.
The summer season is quickly approaching, and for many of us that means our children will be home from school. While most people probably don’t think about making a summer plan (after all, the summer season is about taking a break from our normal routine), you don’t want to get to the third day of summer vacation with a kiddo complaining of boredom and not be prepared. Red Apple Reading has a 5 item list that will ensure you and your kiddos are ready for a successful summer season.
Memorial Day weekend is celebrated on the last Monday in May each year. This day was set aside by the U.S. government in order to commemorate those who have died in war. Red Apple Reading suggests that you incorporate some Memorial Day themed events into your schedule and discuss the holiday’s significance with your children. Here are some Memorial Day activities you and your family can enjoy together.
We all know how nice it is to have a space of our own – even if it is a small corner of a room. Kids need quiet time alone just like us adults. It’s important for children to have a space where they can reflect, daydream, rest, and of course, read! Perhaps you would like to create a special place for your little one, but don’t know where to begin. Look no further – Red Apple Reading has 4 sure-fire characteristics of a perfect reading nook for your child!
Motherhood is a job that is both demanding and rewarding. I have found that most things that are worth doing are difficult – and this especially applies to motherhood! Mother’s Day is an opportunity to remember just how important and special our moms are to us. In honor of Mother’s Day, Red Apple Reading has found 10 enjoyable children’s books that celebrate Mom! These great reads will help kiddos remember that it is truly a privilege to have a mom in their life!