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Lucky to Have Reading Technology!

St. Patrick’s Day is here again! Although it may seem impossible that a whole year has passed since we last celebrated “the luck of the Irish”, it’s time to put on our green garb and avoid those St. Patrick’s Day pinches! Whether you believe in luck or not (I personally do not), St. Patrick’s Day can remind us of all the ways we are “lucky“, “blessed“, “fortunate“, or however else you may label it. Today, Red Apple Reading would like to share how “lucky” we are to be readers in an age of exciting technology.

By Jennifer Campbell, 11 yearsMarch 17, 2014 ago

3 Reasons to Keep Older Children Reading - Red Apple Reading

3 Reasons to Keep Children Reading

March Into Literacy month is here and Red Apple Reading is joining in the celebration! Reading is a crucial skill for continued school success. Unfortunately, many kids begin to lose interest in reading as they become older. Some parents assume that since their child has already learned how to read, daily reading is unimportant. However, being able to read does not automatically assume full literacy. Continued reading throughout the school years is vital for developing fluency, comprehension and vocabulary.

By Jennifer Campbell, 11 yearsMarch 14, 2014 ago

Biographies of Great Women… for Kids!

International Women’s Day is a day set aside to celebrate the achievements of women worldwide. In honor of the day, and of Women’s History Month, Red Apple Reading would like to recommend 10 biographies for children about inspirational women.

By Jennifer Campbell, 11 yearsMarch 9, 2014 ago

5 Reasons Reading is Good for Your Child

When was the last time your child curled up with a good book? If your kiddo is not yet reading independently, when did you last read to her? Is reading really that important? These are all important questions for parents to consider. Our passion at Red Apple Reading is to help parents raise confident readers. Today we would like to share five reasons that reading is good for your child.

By Jennifer Campbell, 11 yearsMarch 3, 2014 ago

Cheat Sheet of Reading Terms!

Are you the parent of an emergent reader? If so, you have probably heard your child’s teacher using several different terms associated with reading. Don’t despair if you don’t understand what is meant by these different words because Red Apple Reading has come to your rescue! The following list of commonly used reading terms and their definitions will help you as you navigate your child’s reading journey!

By Jennifer Campbell, 11 yearsFebruary 26, 2014 ago

10 Quick Tips for Reading Time at Home

Hopefully your child’s school invests plenty of time and energy into classroom reading. Since the ability to read impacts a student’s future success in other subjects, reading should be a major emphasis (especially in the elementary school years) in the classroom. A focus on reading should not end with the school day though. It’s our responsibility as parents to encourage and assist reading at home as well. With this in mind, Red Apple Reading has 10 quick tips to help parents facilitate reading time at home.

By Jennifer Campbell, 11 yearsFebruary 23, 2014 ago

10 Perfect Reads for Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day sneaked up on us this year! While our federal government officially calls this American holiday “Washington’s Birthday”, it has come to be recognized as a time to pay tribute to both past and present Presidents. How is your family spending this holiday? Why not use the opportunity to share a related book with your kiddo? Red Apple Reading has 10 book recommendations for you and your youngster this Presidents’ Day.

By Jennifer Campbell, 11 yearsFebruary 17, 2014 ago

Love Your Library!

Has your love for your local library grown cold? How long has it been since you’ve spent quality time together? Perhaps you used to have a serious relationship with the library, but over the years other commitments have come between the two of you. It’s never too late to renew a relationship with your local library and there’s no better time than now – Library Lovers’ Month!

By Jennifer Campbell, 11 yearsFebruary 13, 2014 ago

Bring Home the Gold with Your Own Reading Olympics!

Bring Home the Gold in Your Own Reading Olympics!

With the 2014 Winter Games upon us, many families will be watching their country’s athletes competing to bring home a medal. At the same time, kids all over the world will be imagining what it would be like to be an Olympic champion. While the odds are slim that our own kiddos will grow up to compete in the Olympic games, they can be champion readers! This Olympic season challenge your kiddos to compete in the 2014 Winter Reading Olympics!

By Jennifer Campbell, 11 yearsFebruary 10, 2014 ago

How Technology Can Improve Your Child’s Literacy

If you are like me, monitoring your children’s use of technology can seem overwhelming. The cyber world can be dangerous if used irresponsibly. There’s no doubt about it-technology can be both a blessing and a curse. Today, however, Red Apple Reading would like to look at the positive side of the coin. Join us as we take a look at how technology can positively impact your child’s literacy.

By Jennifer Campbell, 11 yearsFebruary 6, 2014 ago