Reading
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5 Summer Reading Tips for Parents
Almost every student has a summer reading list to conquer. Some children love summer reading and can’t wait to dive into the books. Other dread it. If your child dislikes required reading, I have five tips for you: Start early and space reading out over the next few weeks. Plan a related reward for each book. Is Continue reading
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3 Reading Tips For Parents
Do you read every day? Even when I worked crazy, long hours as a principal, everyone in our family read every night. We ended up cutting down on TV when our children’s schedules got busy. As your child’s first and most important teacher, you’re a role model. If you expect your child to do her 20 Continue reading
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Books in Your Home
Studies show that the number of books in your home library directly correlates to your child’s achievement. This isn’t surprising, because children who see books in the home, read books in the home, and are read to at home become better and more fluent readers. It’s reading practice. Our home library is extensive. My professional books Continue reading
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Unique Gifts for Children
You’re doing lots of gift-giving this month, no matter which holiday you celebrate. Our family celebrates Christmas, but what I write here works for any December holiday of light and peace. After each child of mine was born, I began a family tradition of giving and inscribing a Christmas book to our children every year. Over time, they build Continue reading
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