Here’s a list of books to add to your summer reading list. I’m going to up the ante a bit this summer by having a reading club contest with my kids!
Posts tagged reading
Stopping Summer Slide With A Reading Challenge For My Kids
I set a simple reading challenge for my kids: read a book, do a book report, get paid. It’s my simple way to stop summer slide this year.
Back In The USSR
Did you have USSR in elementary school? That’s what my teachers called silent reading sessions, lately I’ve been having them with my son.
The DadCAMP Holiday Gift Guide As Picked By My Boys (+ CONTEST!)
Here’s what I’ve dug up to hide under our tree on Christmas Day. Got young boys? You’ll find something they’ll love on my DadCAMP Holiday Gift Guide
What A Little Boy And His Father At A Paris Memorial Taught Me About My Own Children
There are ups and downs when you have a child in French Immersion. They learn so much and yet still struggle so hard. This week I have seen it all.
I Asked My Kid “What Is Awesome? And His Answers Were … Awesome
Having kids is a chance for you to reset life and re-evaluate what is important. I asked my kids What Is Awesome and their answers didn’t disappoint.
9 Tools To Keep Your Kids Learning All Summer Long
It’s easy to keep your kids learning over summer, just get out and explore, get active, and try new things. Here are some reading and math websites
Modern And Classic Kid’s Books That Are Perfect Bedtime Stories
What kind of books do you read to your kids for bedtime stories? From short classics to modern favorites, to chapter books here’s what’s on our shelves.
Apps For Kids #6: StoryBots Starring You Keeps Them Laughing And Learning
My kids are absolutely killing themselves with laughter this week as they dig in to the StoryBots roster of apps online and iOS. It is, by far, the best collection of learning apps we’ve seen.
And Then, It Just Clicks
It’s very easy as parents to stress about each milestone our kids achieve especially when they struggle. And then, at the peak of frustration, when we’ve give up hope, it just clicks.
Peer Pressure Parenting
How do you balance the values of your family with the majority in your community? Do you buckle to peer pressure parenting?
Apps For Kids #5: i Read With [Caillou: What’s That Funny Noise?]
I am struggling with getting my son interested in reading, so I’m trying every app I can. The latest is from i Read With. Best part? These app books are cheaper than book books, and come in multiple languages!
Truth In Dadvertising: Days Inn Canada Dad Hates Reading To His Kids
The latest ad from Days Inn Canada misses the mark. They show a dad on a bizcation celebrating life from his family. It couldn’t be further from the truth.
Apps For Kids #2: Starfall Learn To Read
One of the best apps to help your kids with literacy is Starfall Learn To Read. It feels like you’re inside Sesame Street playing word games and learning letters. It is, easily, the best ‘learn to read’ app I have tried with our boys.
Family Literacy Day: How To Help Your Child With Reading And Spelling
Family Literacy Day is a great time to celebrate a love of books. If your child is struggling with reading and spelling, check out these ideas to help.