How to Help Your Child Learn to Read
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Paws-itive Reading Progress: Reading Therapy Dogs and How They Help
Every child is different, and developing each individual’s reading ability needs a combination of approaches. There are probably many things you’ve already tried – so how about something you may not have heard of? Reading to therapy dogs is gaining popularity as a way to develop reading ability in children, Read more…
Want Your Child to Be Creative? Read a Bedtime Story
I’m sure that most of you understand that a bedtime story is not just a story. It is an opportunity to instill creativity in children, and help them develop their decision-making abilities and skills. Reading to kids can also be treated as an instrument to help build their personality and character. Read more…
6 Great Nighttime Reads for Curious Kids
Being a parent can be a challenging experience. It takes plenty of patience to educate children well and help them understand why certain things should be done. What is your trick when trying to put your curious little child to bed at night? Here are six great nighttime reads that may come in handy for parents trying to ensure the best childhood experience for their little curious souls.
Three Children’s Book Authors to Check Out
It seems like anyone can call themselves a children’s book author these days as the comedian and The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon has a publishing deal for his second book. Although his first book, titled Your Baby’s First Words Will Be DADA, received better reviews than most people expected, Read more…
Ten Tips to Promote Literacy: New Immigrant Boys
Guest Post by Michael Gurian
New immigrants face particular challenges and can struggle with English language literacy. While what works for all boys will generally work well for new immigrant boys, try adding these practical steps as well.
Ten Tips to Promote Literacy: African American Boys
Guest Post by Michael Gurian
African American boys struggle with literacy in greater proportion than many other racial groups in the United States. While what works for all boys will also work for African American boys, try adding these practical steps as well.
Ten Tips to Promote Literacy: Latino and Hispanic Boys
Guest Post by Michael Gurian
Hispanic and Latino boys struggle with English literacy in greater proportion than many other demographic groups in the United States. While what works for all boys can work for Hispanic and Latino boys, try adding these practical steps as well.
Ten Tips for Promoting Literacy Among Boys
Guest Post by Michael Gurian
Whether your son is a reluctant reader or already loves reading, try these literacy boosters anywhere, anytime.
A Crisis of Confidence to Succeed – The Literacy Challenge Facing Boys
Guest Post by Michael Gurian
Literacy matters. Reading, writing, and speaking intersect with everything in life: character development, emotional intelligence, and physical fitness. Reading is essential for successful brain development in children, and stories help build character and emotional development. There are few career areas in which literacy skills—reading, writing, critical thinking, articulation of positions in words, and even anecdotal storytelling—are not essential for success. The Boy Scouts of America’s mission to help boys be “Prepared. For Life.®” is directly correlated with the need for literacy in America and precisely why the BSA incorporates literacy skills into so much of its program.