Children are always trying to make sense of the world around them. From a very early age, they make connections to aid their understanding of how the world works. For example, one day a baby might learn how to open a snack box … [Read more...]
A Case for Audiobooks
I was talking to a friend the other day about an impending long car ride she would be taking with her five-year-old granddaughter. She was wondering how she could help pass the time and I mentioned the possibility of getting some audiobooks for the … [Read more...]
Quiet Reading Time
Research shows that children who live in literature-rich households succeed more than those who do not. It is worth it to create a home environment that promotes and celebrates reading. As I've said before in this blog, you are your children’s first … [Read more...]
The Importance of Powerful Word Choice
Words are very powerful, and a descriptive word is especially powerful in elevating a piece of writing to the next level. When talking with your child about writing, it’s important to help him understand that he needs to create an image for his … [Read more...]
The Art of Bookmaking
There is something so special about holding a book in one’s hand. It can’t be replicated by holding onto an e-book. There’s a heft and weight to a book, there is the sound of the turning of the pages, and the feeling you get when you can close the … [Read more...]
