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Eager Readers - The editors here have collected a list of good titles for all ages, based on books they have read and enjoyed - the cream of the crop. Some are very light, others richer and more serious, but all have qualities that make them fun, memorable, and exciting - not bland, stuffy, or boring. Many of these are in print and most are available at your local library. In order to help you find books to match your child's age and tastes, they’ve organized the titles by subject and reading level. - Essential Books for Kids and Tweens by Common Sense Media – Common Sense Media consulted with teachers, librarians, and book critics to assemble what they consider essential titles for your home bookshelves or to download to your ereader, smartphone, or tablet. From the classics to more recent must-reads, fantasy to funny, they have more than 150 great book suggestions for your kids and teens.
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Reading is Fundamental – RIF is the largest children’s literacy nonprofit in the United States. They also have a great website with a “Book Zone” where kids (and parents) can search thousands of books by author, age or category. Every month they have a feature book and author as well as animated stories and songs for kids.
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Family Education – FamilyEducation.com has put together an age-by-age guide to all the classics every child should read.
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Scholastic – Scholastic has put together some great lists for children who reluctant to read, are early readers who might enjoy a series, best sellers and their best choices broken down by age.
Two Truths & a Lie... Remember this game? It's one of the many fun games you can play indoors with your family or friends, and the winter season is all about getting together for some indoor fun! The players have to think of some facts and trivia about their lives (and also a lie). Of course, it's sometimes hard to play this with your own family because they know you so well, but it's a perfect game for the next game night, date night, party, or get-together. So, have fun … and enjoy LYING! Here's how to play:
As the cold weather is setting in, Texas Children’s Hospital has some tips to help keep your children warm and safe while playing outside or participating in outdoor sports and events. These tips are especially helpful if your family will be participating in marathons or running in events such as Texas Children’s Kids’ Fun Run – which is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 – but they can be used as guidelines for any outdoor play.
All kids can improve their penmanship with lots of practice! Handwriting for Kids provideds free printable lined worksheets for your child to practice his handwriting. Customizable tracing sheets are as easy as typing in some words and clicking a button. WoodlandsMommy.com recommends giving your child 1-2 practice sheets a day, and by the end of the school year you might be surprised at how good he's gotten with writing! Start here.
Leading child development authorities often report that much of a child's early reading success depends on the level of support given at home. Children who are given the opportunities and tools for learning to read both at home and at school have a better chance of success. The following are ten tips that can help parents know when they are on track helping their children prepare for reading success.
It's not too late! Work with your child to set a few joint resolutions to make this school semester a success for both of you! These academic resolutions will help you and your child tune up your habits and alleviate stress that can interfere with the learning process.