Reading books together is a favorite activity at our house, and we want to pass on some of our favorites we’ve loved! Delight your kids and foster quality time together with these favorite picture books for kids. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that … [Read more...]
How to Have Your Own Summer Reading Program at Home
Whether your library isn’t yet hosting one or you’d simply like to do more on your own, here’s how to have your own summer reading program at home to encourage reading all summer long. (Includes resources for finding FREE summer reading prizes!) **Links in this post may be … [Read more...]
My 15 Favorite Books I Read in 2020
I read 103 books last year. It was hard to narrow it down, but here are my top 15 favorite books I read in 2020. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small compensation. I am, however, … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Chapter Books for Read-Alouds
Our chapter book read-alouds are some of our most cherished times together. Here are some of our favorite chapter books we’ve read together. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small … [Read more...]
9 Practical Tips for Reading to Your Kids
Is reading to your kids a struggle for you? These 9 tips will help make your read-alouds a more successful, positive experience for all of you! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I may receive a small … [Read more...]
How to Celebrate Drop Everything And Read With Your Kids
Drop Everything And Read Day (April 12) is a fun way to show your kids how to make reading a priority in their lives and encourage them to read. In this post, I'll share what it is and how you celebrate it with your kids! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This … [Read more...]
My Top 10+ Favorite Books From 2018
2018 was a great year for my reading goals -- I read the most I've ever read in a year. Here are my Top 10 Favorites (plus a couple extra because I couldn't decide)! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Raise Lifelong Readers
Encouraging a love for reading is one of the best ways to set your kids up for success. Here are 7 ways to raise lifelong readers! Did you know that, statistically speaking, kids who regularly read for pleasure typically perform better in all school subjects, have higher … [Read more...]
15 Compelling Reasons to Encourage Your Kids to Read
March is National Reading Month! (As if I needed an official reason to celebrate reading!) In honor of this special month, I’m writing several blog posts that are centered around reading. Tuesday I wrote about what I’m currently reading. Be sure to visit that post and tell me … [Read more...]
5 Compelling Reasons You Should Read Every Day
Photo Credit: Book image from freeimages.com It's no secret that I love to read. From the day I learned to read, I've always had a book in my hand, in my purse, next to my bed, etc. It's easy for me to make the time to read because it's one of my favorite pastimes and … [Read more...]
