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 …
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, …
When kids hit 11- and 12 years old, it’s challenging to find appropriate read aloud material. They abandon middle-grade fiction and gravitate toward young adult and adult fiction. Intellectually, they’re ready to transition to adult fiction, but often the mature content gives me pause, especially for read alouds. For many reasons, this in-between stage is …
Are you looking for series recommendations for your middle grade reader? As the mother of a young bibliophile, I’m always on the lookout for high-quality middle grade books. Perhaps your child finished Harry Potter, Fablehaven, Land of Stories, and other popular series already. What should they read next? If you’re on the hunt for series …
