As a parent, it can be tricky to know when your middle schooler is ready to transition from reading middle-grade books to reading young adult books. While there is no exact age at which this transition should take place, there are certain factors you can consider to help you make the decision. Here is just …
Reading for fun is one of the most beneficial activities that middle and high school students can do. Not only does it help improve reading skills, but it also allows students to explore new interests and learn about different cultures.Our adolescents get plenty of digital media, including the internet, texts, video games, and social media. …
If you’re an audiobook lover, then you know that finding the perfect headphones is essential to your listening experience. Not all headphones are created equal! Some headphones can completely ruin the experience by not providing good sound quality or blocking out external noise. We will discuss the best headphones and earbuds for listening to audiobooks …
Do you find yourself unable to focus on audiobooks? Although audiobooks have been around for decades, they seem to be gaining popularity as people crave more ways to learn and relax. There are many benefits to listening to audiobooks! They are a great way to focus on your work or studies without the distraction of …
Many different types of kids’ reading lights are on the market today. From LED to Incandescent, there is a light for every child! Let’s focus on some of the most popular styles and how they work for children. What should you consider when deciding which one to purchase? For example: What color light would your …
Do any of the following apply to you: My child hates reading. My child is a reluctant reader. My child doesn’t like books. If you answered “yes” to any of the above, this article is for you. Reading is a skill that many children don’t enjoy. (Some kids downright hate it.) I know this because …
Do you have a middle schooler? Want to help them develop a love of reading? Reading is important. It’s how we learn, grow, and become better people. But it can be difficult to get tweens to read. That’s why I want to share 6 ways you can help your middle schooler fall back in love …
Buddy reading is a great way to encourage your tween’s love of reading. Learning how to read can be challenging for some children, and having someone to guide them through the process can make all the difference. Keeping them reading during the middle school years can be even harder! You can encourage your tween’s love …
Your child’s homework planner says they need to read for 20 minutes. After a long, busy day, the last thing you want to deal with is a power struggle over independent reading time. It’s almost bedtime. You’ve worked hard and parented like a boss. Exhaustion hits. Sound familiar? Independent reading time doesn’t have to be …
How would you like to learn how to help your child succeed in school? What if I said that your child’s success in school boils down to early learning, literacy, and reading? Better yet, what if I showed you 15 ways you can promote reading and literacy in your own home? Promote Reading by Being …
Whether it’s bonding over a board game at home or going on a spontaneous adventure hike with your kids, spending time doing fun family activities is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Family game night is one of the best ways to bring your crew together for bonding and laughter. If you’re on the prowl for …
Sometimes getting children to read is tricky. In the beginning, they convince you they’ll be diehard readers for life. You buy ALL the books. You take them to your local library so they can pick out reading material that interests them. By the time they hit middle school, they spend more time on video games, …
Are you curious about the subscription book boxes you see all over your social media feeds? They’re not just for adults. They’re for kids, too! Perhaps you’re looking for a bookish gift for your kid. Or maybe you want to curate a list of books personalized to your child. I did the dirty work for …
A buddy read is when you read a book at the same time as someone else so you can discuss it–either during the process or once you’ve finished. Think of a buddy read as a mini-book club with more flexibility and less pressure. On Goodreads, the Nothing But Reading Challenge Group classifies different types of …
Why is it important to support your local library? Libraries are an essential part of any healthy community. They’ve evolved into hubs of learning and innovation. They matter now more than ever because they create equal access for all. As a child, the library meant books, storytime, and random collections of VHS tapes to me. …
It’s that time of year again when you might be searching for gift ideas for your kids. If your children are anything like mine, they like experiences more than anything else, but sometimes you want to give them one small thing that fits their personality. In my home, that’s a lot of books and bookish …
Would you select a work of horror fiction to read if you hated horror? Would you spend your free time watching football on television if you didn’t care for sports? No. The answer is always no. Why, then, do we expect our kids to read books they don’t enjoy? If we are talking about independent …
