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5 Tips for Reading at Home with Your Kids During Coronavirus Well—it’s been an interesting few weeks to say the least. As we’re all staying home and doing our best to practice social distancing to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, I’ve been trying to stay positive and practice gratitude. …
Over a span of 26 years, Arnold Lobel wrote and illustrated many children’s books and received many accolades, including a Caldecott Medal, two Caldecott Honors, and a Newbery Honor. He’s among a select few to have been recognized for both his illustrations and his writing. Yet, while his name resonates …
It’s never too early to start reading aloud to your child. As they start showing signs that they may be able to begin to read on their own , shared reading offers many benefits. Among other things, it can help improve memory retention and build their vocabulary. It can also …
Do you have a child who’s entering kindergarten or first grade this fall? A summer reading routine can help improve their reading comprehension and literacy and prepare them for school. With I Can Read stories, reading can also be fun! Here are a few tips and tricks to keep kids …
It’s normal for young children to experience separation anxiety. Whether they’re hesitant to leave you or attached to a favorite blanket/stuffed animal, kids find comfort in the familiar. There are things they’ll never outgrow (like you!) but as they enter school, they may be faced with situations in which they’ll …
Early readers progress at all different rates. If you have a child who’s struggling with reading, the summer holidays can be a welcome break from the routine. It can also be the perfect time to help them build their literacy skills in fun ways. Here are five things you can …
Did you know that if you read to your child for 20 minutes every day, they will hear 1.8 million words per year? Just a small investment of time each day can improve their vocabulary drastically. As they start learning how to read on their own, you can actively help …
It’s finally spring, and Little Critter is heading outside to explore! In Little Critter: Exploring the Outdoors, Little Critter and his classmates take a field trip into the woods to study their natural surroundings. The change of season can make it easier to get outside with your kids too, and …
Guest post by author Alyssa Satin Capucilli Growing up in Brooklyn, NY, I always dreamed of having a puppy. Through weekly trips to the public library, my puppy existed in the many books and stories I read voraciously. But with one story the librarian pressed into my hands, I felt …
Reading aloud with your child has a ton of benefits. Some developmental experts even suggest that it sets them up for success later in life. Among other things, reading aloud can help improve vocabulary, encourage empathy, and aid in social and emotional development. It can also help prepare them to …
