Category Archives: Reading Activities
Rainy Day Books
With the Easter holidays looming at the end of the month, families budgets tight, and the weather unpredictable: one question on the lips of parents is what can we do on a rainy day at home? Books could be the …
3 Ways Parents Can Help Their Kids Become Better Readers
Guest post by freelance blogger, Pepper Givens Remembering letters, sounds, and sight words may be difficult for your kindergartner. Reading long picture books may seem impossible to your second grader. Your fifth grader might struggle to finish his or her …
When to “Sound the Word Out” and When to Try a Different Approach to Reading with Your Child
Parents everywhere know that children are naturally-curious creatures. It could be an infant who discovers that pots and pans make noise when you bang them together, a toddler who learns (the hard way) that grown-up scissors will cut hair, or …
Disney’s Brave and Other Beloved Children’s Stories Model Values: Book Suggestions and Activities
The best stories are the ones which give us an unanticipated and fortuitous glimpse into our own lives through the experiences of another. The best stories are the ones which touch our hearts in a place where a new dream …
10 Ways Parents Can Grow Their Child’s Reading Skills
One major and important skill that children need for a happy and healthy life is the ability to become a fluent reader. Reading isn’t a skill that develops naturally – it is a learned ability. Even though reading may not occur naturally, …
Take a Bite Out of Evertaster: A Brand New Book Series for Picky Eaters…I Mean Kids
Are you looking for something yummy…to read? A new novel by up-and-coming author Adam Glendon Sidwell will give you just that – a tasty treat for your imagination. Evertaster is set to be released on June 14, 2012, so kids …
Summer Learning Ideas and Activities for Parents and Children
Summer has nearly arrived, and I can’t help but wonder…are parents excited to have their little cubs around the den more, or are they mourning the death of any free time / peace and quiet they enjoyed throughout the …
What Teachers Want Parents to Know About Reading and School
As a parent, how do you remember your time spent as a student in school? Do you smile when you think of your carefree elementary days, cringe when you think of all your awkward junior high/middle school moments, or relish …
Find Classroom Reading Help on Pinterest
Reading Horizons recently joined that social media phenom, Pinterest. And we’ve done it with abandon – sharing pins and boards like Education Quotes, Education Reform, Lesson Ideas, Humor for the Classroom, and Literacy Help. What makes Pinterest an excellent reading …
Can The Lorax Help Children Read Better? Bonus: Lorax Apps
February 29, the NEA kicked off the “Read Across America Tour – Driven by Mazda,” as children were visited by the Lorax himself. The nation’s largest reading event of 2012 will visit 20 cities on the East and West coasts, …
What Parents Can Do To Help Their First Graders Succeed
Imagine this… you’re sitting in a parent teacher conference, the teacher goes over every aspect of your child’s performance and then… they point out an area of weakness. You instantly want to help your child. You don’t want your child …
How Can Parents Support Their Child’s Reading Development?
by Kathy Chappell-Muncy MS Ed. Reading and Literacy and Margaret Nichols MS Ed. Reading and Literacy Much as papa tiger watched and worried as his little tiger son Leo didn’t speak, or eat nicely, write or read in Leo the Late …
5 Ways to Make Literacy a Part of Your Child’s Christmas
1. “A Book on Every Bed” – This campaign was started last year in an effort to get a million books on the beds of a million children. The campaign continues on this year in an effort to foster a love of …
Paper or Electronic Books? Which Should Your Child Use?
With the increasingly popular e-readers (such as Kindle) on the rise, the question arises- are printed books on their way to becoming obsolete? According to American Booksellers Association’s CEO Oren Teicher, “ABA in no way believes that print books are going away. …
How to Spur Your Child’s Early Reading Skills and Academic Readiness
If you have a young child, it’s probably safe to say that you hope for your child’s future success. You want your child to succeed in school and every aspect of his life. Luckily, there is a simple step you …
3 Parenting Habits that Motivate Children to Do Homework
How motivated is your child to do well in school? Is he disinterested or eagerly working to enhance his mind? Recent research from Ben-Gurion University has revealed that your child’s motivation may be more swayed by your attitude about their education then you might think. …
Back to School Study Tips
The back to school season is in full-swing. Now that the syllabus has been handed out and the introductions and formalities of starting a new school year are almost complete, expect loads of homework to start coming in. For a …
Reading Comprehension
“Reading comprehension is about much more than answering literal questions at the end of a passage, story, or chapter. Reading comprehension is an ongoing process of evolving thinking. When readers read, they carry on an inner conversation with the text. They respond with delight, …
Simon Says: Improve Reading
Many of us spent time in class and with our friends playing “Simon Says” when we were younger, thinking it was simply a game. But new research has revealed that playing this game as a child can actually predict future academic success in both …
10 Tips for Choosing Books for Children of All Ages
Have children choose their own books as soon as they start showing a preference for one over another. Find the children’s section of your local library. Get to know the librarian, who can be a great resource. Find out what …
