Reading is truly one of the best things in the world! But how do you convince a child who would rather muck out a chicken coop or eat a bowl of brussels sprouts that reading really is fun? Reading is one of the true pleasures of life. In our age of mass culture, when so […]
Summer Reading Charts
Most kids I know LOVE charts. There’s just something about crossing off what you’ve done that makes you feel good. Summer reading charts are no exception. My kids really enjoy having a chart to help them decide what book to read next. Will it be a book about an astronaut or will it take place in […]
Summer Reading Bookmarks
Summer is here and there are so many things to do! Swimming, riding bikes, soccer games, etc. One of my kids favorite activities to do is read – no matter what the weather or what’s going on. To capitalize on their love of reading and the bookmobile’s summer reading program that begins next week I […]