Jennifer Campbell

Cool School Supplies

Can you believe that it’s that time of year to grab the school supply list, load up the kiddos and head to the store? Where did the summer go? To be honest, back-to-school shopping isn’t at the top on my list of fun things to do. If you share my bleak outlook on hitting the stores and stocking up for school, take heart! There are a lot of nifty back to school supplies out there waiting to cheer you (and your little one) up and make going back to school more exciting! We have great finds for the eco-friendly, the tech-savvy, the trendy and the fun-loving! Let’s take a look at some of these cool school supplies.

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
School Anxiety - Red Apple Reading Express

School Anxiety

Some schools are already back in session for a new year, and the rest of us will be there soon! With the reality of a new school year inching closer each day, our kiddos are probably already contemplating the transition. For some of our children, the thought of entering a new grade is exciting. Other kids might be (how should we put this?) less than thrilled. Maybe your little one falls into a third category: scared. While a little anxiety over a new school year is normal, some kids have an inordinate amount of fear. How can parents help their anxious child cope with this inevitable transition? Red Apple Reading has a few suggestions for parents of anxious students.

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
Transitioning: Preparing for Back to School - RAR

Transitioning: Preparing for Back to School

Summer vacation is a magical time in the life of a child. No school schedule or homework, long hours spent playing in the sun, and family vacations, are just a few things that make summer such a fun experience. Hopefully your kiddos have had an enjoyable vacation from school. However, summer is quickly drawing to a close and with the end in sight, we start looking ahead to the coming school year. As parents, we know it can be difficult for our children to switch back into the structured schedule of school. Fortunately, there are some simple things we can do to ease the transition back into academic life.

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
Book Lover's Day is Coming! - Red Apple Reading Express

Book Lover’s Day is Coming!

Those of you who love the written word will be pleased to know that August 9th is Book Lover’s Day! For me, everyday is really Book Lover’s Day because there is almost nothing that makes me more happy than settling in with a good book. Even if you are not the book enthusiast that I am, this is still a great day to wipe the dust off of that book you’ve been meaning to read and plunge in! While you are catching up on your reading, don’t forget to include your little one in the holiday festivities. Red Apple Reading has a few suggestion on how you can make Book Lover’s Day fun for the whole family!

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
Choosing a Preschool - Red Apple Reading Express

Choosing a Preschool

Many of you out there with young children may be considering enrolling your little one in a preschool program. If chosen wisely, your child can benefit from being in a preschool setting. So how do you know if you have chosen a good preschool for your kid? Today we will look at a few characteristics of good preschools.

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
Year-Round Schooling - Red Apple Reading Express

Year-Round Schooling

As the majority of us are in the midst of our children’s summer vacation, there are a small but growing number of students attending school. Most of us have heard of the term Year-Round Education or YRE. YRE is when school systems adopt an academic calendar that has children attend school the usual number of days but with more frequent and shorter breaks. Thus, eliminating the traditional two to three month summer vacation. Whether or not you are a fan of the year-round model, it is helpful to be familiar with this system since it is gradually gaining momentum in our country.

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
Sensational Summer Reads - RAR

Sensational Summer Reads

All of us at Red Apple Reading hope you and your family are having an amazing summer. There are so many wonderful things about summer vacation, and one of the best is: more time to read! In honor of this magnificent time of year, we would like to recommend some summer themed books for your kiddos. So, let’s explore some summer sensations!

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
Family Fun - Red Apple Reading Express

Family Fun

If your family is like mine, it can be difficult to find a time when everyone is at home at the same time. Sporting events, practices, play dates, and other extracurricular activities keep most families on the go – especially during the summer. While all these “extras” are fun, it’s important that we not overlook another form of entertainment- family fun! We have a few suggestions to help you get your gang together for a little family fun!

By Jennifer Campbell, ago
Summer Enrichment - Red Apple Reading Express

Summer Enrichment

By now, most children are fully into their summer breaks. While taking a vacation from the daily grind of class work and homework is important for our kids, we don’t want them to lose momentum and become complacent. It is possible to strike a balance between discipline and relaxation; and summer enrichment can play an important role in achieving this equilibrium. Today we will explore some ways parents can enhance their kiddos’ education during summer vacation.

By Jennifer Campbell, ago