Reading Posts
10 Awesome Autumn Activities and 30 Books to Match
Autumn is in the air! I really enjoy the more relaxed pace of summer, but I LOVE fall. I relish the cooler temps, pumpkin everything, and comfy sweaters! Fall is a great time to spend time outdoors exploring the changes in the season and then learning about...
8 Ways to Celebrate Read a Book Day
8 Ways to Celebrate National Read a Book Day Labor Day Isn’t the Only Holiday the US will Celebrate This Weekend This Monday, the United States will celebrate Labor Day to honor the contributions workers have made. This national holiday is widely recognized,...
5 Reliable Routines for Families
September means back to school and while that looks very different for many people this year, for most it means a shift in schedules and routines– increased attention on academics and increased expectations for kids. No matter what “school” looks like for your kids...
Best Early Chapter Books to Hook Readers
We love our read aloud time and now that my kids are getting older and they have longer attention spans, they want to read longer books. There are so many amazing early chapter book series that are perfect for keeping them engaged and wanting to read more and more....
Successfully Set Reading Goals
If you have taken my Raising a Motivated Reader Course, you know I am a huge fan of setting up or improving habits. As a part of habit formation, we like to set measurable goals in smaller time increments. There is so much information about the importance of...
Recommended Reading for Parents
I am often asked about various books on the market that would be helpful for parents. After reading many books on the market, I definitely have some favorites. There are so many great books that sometimes it can be overwhelming. If you are looking for a new read...
Setting Up for Success with Book Introductions
Classroom teachers often use book introductions to set kids up for a successful reading experience. What are book introductions and how can you use them at home to help your child read with better accuracy, fluency, and comprehension?This post may contain affiliate...
Best Interactive Books to Encourage Reading
We love all kinds of books at our house. My son especially loves any book that he can physically interact with. These interactive books are fun and allow him to play with books in different ways. This post may contain affiliate links that earn me a small commission,...
Entertaining Classroom Read Alouds
Volunteer to Read to a Class Every year, I love the opportunity to read in my child’s classroom. It is by far my favorite volunteer experience. It is always such a treat to think about sharing books we love and thinking through what books might engage kids with all...
Latest posts by Erin (see all)
- 10 Awesome Autumn Activities and 30 Books to Match - September 17, 2020
- 5 Outstanding Ways Grandparents can Engage with their Grandkids - September 12, 2020
- 8 Ways to Celebrate Read a Book Day - September 5, 2020
