Books

{Summer Reading} Picture Books for Kids

May 20, 2013

This summer reading list is a bit of a hodgepodge. I wanted to choose picture books for kids which have a summer theme but covered a variety of topics. I also wanted books which encouraged kids to examine them closely, either because they encouraged discussion, had a slow rhythm or had intricate pictures to pour… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Books, Summer 4 Comments

{Summer Reading} Chapter Books for Independent Reading

May 13, 2013

If you are preparing a summer reading list for your third grader, this book list will be right up your alley. Kiddo will be entering 3rd grade in the fall, so I’ve been searching out some chapter books with a summer theme for his independent reading. The reading level of these books falls in the… Keep Reading →

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{Summer Reading} Read-Alouds

May 6, 2013

Ah, summer reading. Warmer days have begun and now is a good time to choose a few summer read alouds. There are few things more pleasant than cracking open a book on a lovely, sunny day. My kids and I have picked out a stack of books to read aloud when we are lounging outdoors… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Books, Summer 11 Comments

Writing Journals for Children

April 29, 2013

This list of Journals for Children is a bit different than my typical book lists for kids. I was inspired one day in a library gift store and the first book you see below caught my eye. I have written several times about how I and my kids keep diaries. My older son has a… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Books, Literacy, Writing 8 Comments

Easy Poetry Activity for Kids: Spine Poems

April 23, 2013

One of my favorite poetry activities that kids can easily do at home is spine poetry! It’s a fun way to get kids to “write” poems even if they are initially resistant to the idea. My 8 year old does have fun composing haiku but I haven’t been able to find a way to get… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Books, Literacy, Poetry 9 Comments