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 […]
There are many reasons for children to read. It not only starts them on a path to a lifetime of learning, but it also helps them become more diverse individuals. Some children don’t like to read, and getting them started can be difficult. It is very important to introduce these children to forms of literature […]
All of the greatest authors in history started somewhere. The ideas that we get from our earliest influences are ones that we keep with us for our entire lifetime. Inspiration can come from all sources; some of the stories that have stuck with me most profoundly are the stories I explored as a child. When […]
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 […]
The library is a vital resource that your children will get to know well over the years. My grandmother used to take me to the library every week and we would pick out new books. Over time, the library changed from a place to find entertainment to a place to learn. At school the library […]
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 […]