A funny book is a boon to a struggling reader. I learned this when my son hated to sound out words! Hated it!!! Although I stopped trying to force him to learn to read (<– I tell you about it there), funny early readers were the ticket when he was finally ready. Elephant and Piggie is…
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Wonderful Classic Books for Tweens, ages 8-12
I read and share so many excellent contemporary books for tweens, but I still hear from parents who want their kids to read the classics. But most tweens are not ready for Dickens or George Orwell! So, what are some good classic books for tweens? Although the word “tween” is a new-fangled one, kids ages…
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12 Awesomely Easy but Incredibly Ugly Indoor Activities for Kids
I am of the opinion (since you ask) that what parents want are easy indoor activities to keep their kids busy, especially when they are stuck indoors. They don’t need (or want) to spend more time setting up a project then the kids spend engaged with it. Am I right? If you’re worried you won’t live…
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Chapter Books for Early Readers about Friends and Families
The right chapter books for early readers can turn a reluctant reader into a voracious reader! I love these books about friends and families; they are sweet and funny stories that are age appropriate for children who are early advanced readers and yet still interesting for more typically developing readers. Think: ages 6-10 (or as…
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Funny Middle Grade Books Your Tweens Will Love
Is there anything better than hearing a burst of laughter coming from your tween while reading? This list of funny middle grade books exists for the sole purpose of making your child laugh. What sets this list of humorous tween books apart from other funny book lists is that I haven’t populated it solely with…
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3 Preschool Science Resources that Will Last for Years!
If you are a parent who thinks you can’t do science experiments at home because you don’t have any experience, you are wrong! You don’t want your kids to miss out on building their their scientific brains and engaging their natural curiosity! With these 3 basic preschool science resources, you don’t have to. I should…
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Snazzy Jazz Picture Books for Kids
Jazz books are tons of fun for kids. They tend to have wonderful, rhythmic text, colorful and dynamic illustrations, and best of all, these wonderful jazz picture books will introduce your kids to one of the few music forms that originated in North America. You do not have to be jazz fans to enjoy these…
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Secret Parenting Tip: Get Your Kids To Leave You Alone for 10 Minutes
Picture the scene: The dishes are dirty, LEGO is scattered all over the floor, one child is pulling at your leg asking for a cookie, the other is dumping out his drawer looking for a missing superhero cape. Are you still with me, or have you gone to your happy place? In some parenting circles…
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How to Read to Differently Aged Children for Great Family Read Aloud Time!
Is family read aloud time sometimes a little bit frustrating because your kids aren’t close in age? Maybe one child wants a board book and the other one wants a chapter book? What if I said you CAN read aloud to differently aged children at the same time AND keep the kids happy (while staying…
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Your Kids Will Relate to these Early Chapter Books about School
This was a complicated book list for me to make, not because there is a dearth of early chapter books about school for kids, but because there is a plethora. I could make a never-ending list because nearly every chapter book series either centers around school situations or has at least one installment that does….
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