Community: How to Build a Library and Build Your Communitygiving back • bettering communities
Bettering Communities—For a short period of my life, my neighbors remained nameless faces who smiled and waved as they quickly sped by my home. If I ever needed help, I would have to go to the “lady with two dogs who always works in her yard.” See, I didn’t …
Read: How to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Your KidsI still remember the deep enthrallment I felt when I first read Dr. Seuss' The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins. I don't remember why it was so enchanting; I've never been that into hats. These days, I have all of Dr. Seuss' and Theo LeSieg's books and my…
Literacy: Ways to Teach Children How to Readmom • education • parenting • education
Now looking back on my childhood, I realize I was fortunate that our house was filled with many types of books. My favorite time in school was the designated half-hour of reading in our Homeroom Class. Some students hated this time meant for reading, but it was the period…
Children’s Literacy: 5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Love Readingmom • education • parenting • education
Reading books to kids, being creative when it comes to books, using technology to make reading fun — all of these activities help get kids to love reading. Did you know that more than 88 percent of children who have difficulty reading at the end of first grade…
Tips to Motivating Your Kids to Read During Summer Breakmom • education • parenting • education
Someone once said that "Boys are meant for kisses and hugs,/For watching rainbows and catching bugs,/For sharing all of your favorite things,/For books to read and songs to sing." Kids are meant to enjoy summer, to play, to explore. On the other hand, so many experts say that…
