Writing Journals for Children

April 29, 2013
journal page

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

How to “Read” Wordless Picture Books {Parent Tips}

April 18, 2013
tips for reading wordless books with kids

After my list of 15 Wordless Picture Books, some parents said they felt lost and didn’t know how to read wordless books with kids. Others commented that their kids didn’t like books without text. I admit that it took me some time before I learned to enjoy reading wordless books and it wasn’t until I… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Books, Literacy 18 Comments

Reading Tips from The Children’s Bookshelf

April 7, 2013
Several tips for reading to kids of different ages collected at The Children's Bookshelf

Most parents want to raise kids who love books, but it’s the truth that we all get overwhelmed at some point and could use a few useful tips and pointers when we are stuck in a reading rut.  Fortunately, there were several great reading tips posts linked up to last week’s The Children’s Bookshelf. No… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Children's Bookshelf 4 Comments

Haiku Poetry Books for Kids

March 25, 2013
haiku books for kids

Haiku Poetry for Kids During our interminable walk to school every morning 8 year old Kiddo and I have been composing Haiku. On a whim one morning I explained the 5-7-5 syllable structure with some examples of haiku poems I composed on the spot (they were very bad). I described how the subject of haiku… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Books, Poetry 13 Comments

Book and Activity Ideas {The Children’s Bookshelf}

March 17, 2013
bookshelf

I know my round-ups of the previous week’s links to The Children’s Bookshelf is always such a hodgepodge collection. But that’s because I am drawn to so many different types of ideas myself. I also try to mix it up so I can introduce you to different bloggers each week. This week be sure to… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Children's Bookshelf 4 Comments
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