Encouraging Writing and Young Children

Tweet     One of the best ways to reinforce reading skills is through writing. Graves (1983) wrote children want to write. They want to write from the beginning of school. Before school, he continues, young children write on walls and pavement. Children may seem like they are scribbling, but there is meaning behind it; the children need only be asked what the scribbles mean (Graves, 1983). There are many ways...

Helping Your Struggling Reader to Read More Books

Tweet It is always difficult to help your child who may be struggling to read to enjoy reading books for pleasure. We know that the more he/she reads, the easier it will become. However, getting your child to enjoy reading books for fun can be a challenge. Here are some tips to help you to get your Struggling Reader to read for his/her enjoyment: 1. Find several books you think he/she may like and let them choose which...

The Kinesthetic Learner

Tweet Learning With Our Senses  While working with my 8 year old grandson, I observed how he learned things I had taught him. When I saw he was having difficulty remembering his letters and sounds, I use my hands to teach him how to connect the two. For example, for the letter “I” I would touch my nose and say “itch” for the short “I” sound. For the letter “U”, I touched...

Best Reading Gift Ever

Tweet Best Reading Gift Ever I love to read a book before I go to sleep. I often would curl up with a blanket on the couch and read until I felt tired enough to go to bed. Now that winter is here, reading on the couch, even with a blanket was getting quite chilly. So on a recent shopping trip to the local mall, my husband bought a reading light for me to read in bed. It is a simple LED light that hooks on to the side or...

Creative Holiday Gifts $10.00 or Less

Tweet Creative Holiday Gifts for under $10.00   Holiday gift shopping can be expensive. However, it is possible to be creative, educational and still keep to your budget if you have the right mind set. So here are my suggestions for great gift shopping that will not make a hole in your pocketbook. You can still put a smile on your child’s face and not empty your bank account. 1. STICKERS: You can buy stickers in all...