Have you ever considered how precious the gift of literacy is? We often take the ability to read and write for granted; but many people will never experience the joy of getting lost in a good book. This holiday season celebrate the privilege of reading by giving gifts that promote literacy. Red Apple Reading has compiled a list of presents that are not only literary friendly but are also a lot of fun!
While our family celebrations may have looked a little different last weekend, many of us like to reflect on our blessings this time of year. Here at Red Apple Reading, we are especially grateful for the many resources available to support children’s literacy. After all, the ability to read and write has a direct effect on our kiddos’ future success. Did you know one of the most important resources available to your child is you – their parent? You don’t have to be a teacher in order to meaningfully contribute to your child’s literary development. All it takes is a little time and effort. As our gift to you, we have some tips to help you get started!
One thing I’ve learned in my career as a mom is that much of parenting is a balancing act. One particular issue that can be tricky to navigate with kids is balancing their use of technology. Red Apple Reading has some suggestions that we think will help you achieve electronic equilibrium in your home!
How did I ever manage before I could go online? O.K., as I recall I did manage to survive. But I have to admit, having access to the internet really makes my life a lot easier! If I don’t understand my kid’s homework he needs help with, where do I go? The internet! What if I need to know how to make my own taco seasoning? I go to the internet! If I need to order the next book in the Big Nate series for my son, I get online. You get the picture. Online resources rock! Today, Red Apple Reading is sharing 6 of our favorite online resources for families.
If you are a parent of young children, you may be wondering about the role reading should play in your child’s daily routine. Don’t wait until your children are school-age to emphasize the importance of literacy! It’s never too early to teach your child the value of reading. Here are some helpful hints for developing literacy skills in each stage of early childhood development.
I like to make the most of dinner time (when else do I have a captive audience?), and one way is by including books in the family meal. After all, it just doesn’t get any better than a good book and good food! Here are four ideas for incorporating books into your family dinner time.
For many of us, Labor Day marks the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. Why not make the most of the Labor Day weekend and spend the last few days before school begins having some fun together as a family? We have some ideas to make the “last hurrah” of summer a memorable one for you and your kiddos!
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!
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.