Christmas
in Dairyland
by
LeAnn R. Ralph
Christmas in Dairyland is a collection of short, true stories
about a little girl growing up on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin
in the early 1960s. The book tells of life for a young girl and
her family—her father, who did the farming; her mother who, despite
being disabled by polio, took care of the house and cooking; and
a much older brother and sister, both of whom worked and contributed
their incomes to the family.
Frequently
Asked Questions About Reading To Your Child by
Gary Hendricks
Are you worried about your child's reading habits? Perhaps
you feel he or she should be starting to read, but they have
no interest in books whatsoever? I had the same problem with
my son. Gosh, he would rather chew on 'The Big Book of Nursery
Rhymes' than read a word from it! Here's a short list of questions
which I find very relevant if you're concerned about your kids'
reading habits.
To
Do or Not To Do: Behavioral Books for Kids by
Jennifer LB Leese
If you deal with children on a regular basis, then you
know that a great kid with a not-so-great behavior can disrupt
activities. As a mother of three children, I understand. However,
I didnt always. The Ugly Discipline Mommy Monster had to show
up more than she wanted to, and usually during the most inconvenient
times. Needing a new approach to dealing with my children,
I had to find childrens books to help my children and me with
their not-so-great behavioral problems.
Develop
Your Child's Critical Thinking Skills by
Marie Magdala Roker
Don't Criticize. Criticism invites
low self-esteem. Children feel that they have failed or disappointed
their parents when they are criticized. Find alternate ways of
correcting the problem. A child will likely shut down communication
if they feel that their parents are not supportive.
If
You'd Like to Know Why Reading Matters by
Barbara Freedman-DeVito
We're always telling children that books and reading are
good for them, but have we ever really thought about why that's
true? Exactly what do older children get out of reading novels?
What do younger kids get from being read to? Does reading matter?
Variety...even
children need it by
Jennifer LB Leese
Books and children should go hand in hand. There are just
about as many different books as there are different children.
Variety is what everyone needs, even children! Here are a few
fabulously written electronic children's books from authors
who are sure to become favorites in your household.
Reading
Tools: The Dictionary by
Heather Goldsmith
As adults it's easy to overlook our ease in using the dictionary.
For many the dictionary has become an indispensible tool for
every day reading, yet we often neglect to enforce its value
to our children. A good dictionary holds the answers to many
of their questions and solutions to the endless word puzzles
kids face every day. Understanding the English language is not
a simple or easy thing to do. A dictionary is one tool that goes
a long way towards demystify the tangle of words and phrases
used in common speech and written language. Yet, learning to
use a dictionary can be a skill in itself. A skill sadly lacking
in many children.
Starting
a Teen Book Study Group by
Rachel Paxton
If you're looking
for a way to connect with your teenage daughter this summer,
consider starting a girl's book study group with your daughter
and her friends. You may think
that teens would not respond well to this idea, but think again...you
just might be surprised.
Teach
Me: Fun Books for Kids with the Purpose of Learning by
Jennifer LB Leese
Learning is a wonderful thing. My mother always told me
that children are like sponges, you can teach them just about
anything, and they usually remember it. Here are a few books
your children can absorb.
Never
Pay Full Price for a Book by
Cyndi Roberts
Are you an
avid reader? Are you trying to instill a love of reading in your
children? My whole family
loves to read! Right before bedtime every night, every one of
us can be found with our nose in a book! It
would be very easy for us to spend a fortune every month on books.
But,
since we don't have a fortune to spend every month, over the
years I've found several ways to get good books and never pay
full price!
Interactive
Electronic Children's Books by
Cyndi Roberts
Did you know there are numerous authors that have published
children's books in electronic format? What is electronic format?
Well, that is when a book is available from the computer as
a download or on CD or on diskette.
6
Tried & True Ways to Educate and Entertain Your Preschooler
by
Myranda Morgan
Introduce your preschooler to a new word each morning at
breakfast and define it for him. Keep it simple by using synonyms
for words he already knows. Example: vehicle can be another word
for car, truck, van, etc. Make a game of using the word as many
times as possible each day. This is a fun way to build your child's
vocabulary.
Help
Your Children to Love Reading by
Tracy Catarius
It is so important to create an environment that promotes
the love of reading. Not only is reading necessary for survival
in today’s world, it is educational, it sparks imagination, it
is a stress reliever, provides entertainment and enjoyment, the
list goes on.
Preparing
Your Child for the Three R's by
Susan du Plessis
There is little doubt that reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic
are crucial elements in the education of any child. A child's
ability to later cope in the adult world, to have a career, to
take charge of his financial affairs and to live independently
depends to a large extent on his mastery of these skills.
Let's
Read! The Benefits of Reading to Your Children
by
Nicole Niemiec
Parents, when you help your children learn to read, you
help them open the door to a big, exciting world. As a parent,
you can begin an endless learning chain like this: You read to
your children, they develop a love of stories and poems, they
want to read on their own, they practice reading, and finally,
they read for their own information or pleasure. When children
become readers, their world is forever wider and richer.
Stages
of Reading: Pre-reading Skills by
Heather Goldsmith
It's important to recognize each of the different stages
of reading kids go through. You will have a better sense of which
stage your child is at right now. This will enable you to see
the process they need to undergo before they accomplish all of
the relevant reading stages. This particular article will deal
with the first stage of reading, one often not associated with
the act of reading itself, but vital in teaching reading skills
needed in further stages. It might be easier to consider this
stage as a pre-reading stage. Certain skills are established
that have nothing to do with words or knowing their alphabet.
Stages
of Reading: Beginner Readers by
Heather Goldsmith
This is the stage or time when children venture out into
the world of words. They begin to decipher the letters and words
on the printed page. In this stage they make their first stumbling
efforts to actually read a book aloud. Many children will quite
naturally arrive at this stage on their own, especially if you've
been spending time reading together and participating in similar
activities as mentioned in the previous article.
From
Children's Stories to Study Skills: Help Your Children Succeed
in School
by
Barbara Freedman-De Vito - As
a parent who wants the best for your children, there are
undoubtedly many things that you already do every day to
help your children succeed in school. The purpose of this
article is to provide some practical ideas for you to try.
Some of these suggestions may be new to you, many will be
familiar, and some are just plain common sense but, hopefully,
they will all serve as reminders of the many simple steps
you can take that are too often taken for granted or forgotten
about, due to the hectic pace of everyday living.
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