Author: Family Reading
Three Ways You Can Guide Your Child Toward a Better Reading Experience
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Did you know that, according to the book Talk to Me, Baby, reading aloud to children not only stimulates cognitive and language skills, but it also builds curiosity, memory and motivation? There are many family reading night activities you can take part in with your children in order to help them build their vocabulary and … [Read more…]
The Bunk Bed Reimagined
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Bunk beds have changed a lot in the past years. Even more so, if you believe the rumor that they were originally a space saving innovation of the ancient Egyptians. While your last experience with a bunk bed may have been slightly more recent than the time of the Pharaohs, some of the latest trends … [Read more…]
Give Your Children the Ultimate Step Up by Starting a Family Reading Night
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Parents are the most important teachers a child will have. They will begin learning from you and your example as soon as they are born. One of the best gifts you can give a child is the gift of literacy, so why not make it fun with a family reading night? Many schools have a … [Read more…]
Space Balloons and Summer Reading
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The First Library in Space program, from the Durham, NC library, is set to launch a helium balloon powered capsule into near space to celebrate the midpoint of their summer reading program. As the balloon achieves higher altitudes, the natural changes in pressure will pop the balloon, sending the gps tagged capsule parachuting back to … [Read more…]
The Benefits of Family Night Reading Activities
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It is becoming increasingly difficult for families to spend time together. Both parents are working full time jobs, kids are going to school, and weekends are full of trips and relaxation. Getting a family to communicate better is a difficult task for most Americans. How exactly do you pull kids away from their video games … [Read more…]
Family Reading Night and What it Could Mean to Your Loved Ones
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Reading is important for any child to get a good grasp of the English language, and also to do well in academics and flourish in the English speaking society of the United States. But it is also important for adults to read. It keeps the mind refreshed and thinking, and makes sure that you remember … [Read more…]
Let Family Reading Night Take Over Your Household
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Reading is fundamental for every aspect of your children’s lives, yet they may not find it as useful as you do as an entertainment resource. If they struggle with reading, or if they simply would rather play video games than pick up a book, it may be time for you to take proactive action and … [Read more…]