Family Traditions: Passing Down a Love of ReadingOne of my most vivid childhood memories involved three very important elements: A red leather book, my mom, and The Old Hag’s Long Leather Bag.
The story, written by Seumas MacManus, came from Vol. I of The New Junior Classics and kept me spellbound time and time, and time…
Reading to Your Child: So Worth It and Easier Than You ThinkMost of us know that the ability to read is not a skill that is gained overnight. A child must first be able to recognize and say each letter, then learn each sound, and master blending them together. It’s a long process that begins in preschool or kindergarten, takes root…
Kids Crafts and Education: A DIY Library Canvas Bag Using the Silhouette SD…How do you make reading time special for the little people in your life? In our home, reading is a passion, and we’d love to instill that same love for reading in our girls. One of my daughter’s favorite things is going to the library. She considers it a treat!
Reading as a Family Is a Win-Win Learning Opportunity!
I truly believe that families that read together learn together…, and have the opportunity to experience life and bond with one another in a whole new way. It’s one of my favorite past times and a win-win situation.
Reading as a family can be fun and rewarding and is
National Children’s Book Week may have been officially moved from its original home in the Fall to a Spring week in May, but autumn remains a great time of year to inspire kids to read. Cozy up with your little one in front of the fireplace and ignite her passion…
my world • raising giving children
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have 10 books with you, which ones would you choose and why?
This is a question my grandma and I discussed over the years. The amazing thing? It never occurred to us that we wouldn’t be able to have…
Helping your kids fall in love with literature is a fun process for both parent and child.
Join the #gno Twitter party this Tuesday, March 9 from 9-11 ET (8 CT, 7 MT, and 6 PT) to chat about and celebrate reading and children’s literature!
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making a difference! • my world
For the past 8 years, Cheerios… has been helping parents make reading with their child part of their daily routine. They do this by helping to get great children’s books into kids’ hands, and encouraging families to read together, by distributing popular and award-winning books free inside boxes of Cheerios.
…What are your favorite books from your childhood? What are story time rituals you have with your kids? What are tips for helping the reluctant reader?
These are just a few of the topics we’ll cover in this week’s #gno party. Join in and chat with some great folks from
This week’s Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories giveaway has prizes the whole family can enjoy! And not only that, but there’s lots to go around!
Prizes for 10 Lucky Winners
Each of the 10 winners will receive the following:
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Buy a cranberry-and-brie cupcake at the Sweet Tooth Fairy, so a donation can be made to prevent bullying.
Date: Wed., May 30
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: Dad Rules by Treion Miller
