Summer is the perfect time to help your child improve their reading skills. Dive into this article to uncover the benefits and strategies to make reading enjoyable and effective for your child.
We’re also including our book recommendations for the summer of 2025.
Does your child hate to read? Are you frustrated that they refuse to pick up a book, and instead, would rather scroll through social media?
If so, you’re certainly not alone. Check out these six practical solutions to inspire reading in even the most hesitant bookworm.
I wish I could say it’s easy to find the perfect balance between a carefree, relaxing summer and making sure your kids are invested in summer learning and prepared for the upcoming school year. But I know it’s a challenge.
Here’s exactly what used to work in my house when my kids were still in school.
If your child or anyone you know has been diagnosed with any form of dyslexia, then you may have heard of the Wilson Reading Program.
The post breaks down how the program works and what type of learner will benefit the most from it.
I like to think of reading like a vacation. First, you plan ahead; where will you go? Which hotel will you choose? What’s important to do when you get there? And along the way, you will take lots of photographs. When you return home, you’ll likely reflect on your trip and flip through all pictures … Read more
Graphic organizers are useful tools for students who need extra help with reading comprehension or with getting their thoughts down on paper.
Let’s face it, getting our kids to do things they don’t want to do can end in a handful of ways: tears, arguments, or yelling. To avoid it, we, as parents, often throw our hands up and admit defeat. Although this can happen with just about any academic subject, we see it frequently with reading … Read more
In 1752, Benjamin Franklin experimented with electricity on a dark and stormy night and discovered the lightening rod. He was a major figure in working with electricity and the advancement of technology. Fast forward 264 years and technology has produced devices that can fit in the palm of your hand! Technology has become an important … Read more
Research shows that students lose up to 2.5 months in language arts and a whopping 3 months in math! But as a parent, how do you avoid a fight when your kid doesn’t want to complete an academic workbook? Instead of sitting your kid at the kitchen table with the workbook, read below for five … Read more
Today I had the pleasure of being interviewed for a segment on WTOP radio. You can listen to the clip below. Many parents and kids alike have grand plans of taking a break from learning over the summer to recharge, but studies show that this isn’t always a good idea. To read the transcript, … Read more