If there’s one word to describe the current state of public education in the United States, it is: pressure. Pressure to perform well on standardized tests, academic rankings, athletics and much more. This pressure comes from state legislatures, elected school boards, universities, education advocacy groups, parent organizations and more. Many public and independent schools […]
It can be difficult to get a child to do something they don’t want to do. Too often, reading is looked upon as a form of punishment and not as an opportunity to learn. There are topics written about anything and everything you can think of out there. This means that somewhere, there is a […]
“What should my child be reading?” This is a question that I have heard many times before. Figuring out what material is right for your child can be very complicated. Every child will enjoy different books and there is no tried and true method of determining which literature is best for your child. The best […]
The best gift a parent can give their child is a love of reading. The younger you start your children off reading, the more apt they will be readers for life. If your child avoids reading, there are a few things you can do to try and transition them into getting more enjoyment out of […]
Reading is very important for children. It is the place that many of us discovered our imagination. The first sparks of fantasy that ignited our dreams. As a child, I loved reading, but looking back I was very set in my ways about what I would read. It was not until later in life, about […]
Children’s books tend to focus around a central theme. Whether it’s a Curious George book that talks about the importance of friendship, or a Doctor Suess book that explores the concept of environmental awareness. The point of children’s books is to explain basic, yet very important life lessons that will stick with them forever. Children’s […]
When I was younger, there were many programs at school that encouraged kids to start reading more. There were a few different types of these programs over the years that I experienced. There were ones that listed specific books that everyone was required to read, and there were ones that allowed you to pick from […]
It can be difficult at times to try and get children to read, especially if they feel that they are being forced. This is why it is important to start your kids off with books on topics that you know they like. If they like animals, then have them start reading books that feature animals […]
As a child, my favorite part of the day was the time spent with my mother before bed as she read to me. Over time, we read many different titles that introduced me to many different authors and styles of writing. However, one title always stuck with me over the years. Beverly Cleary’s “The Mouse […]