Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather finally begins to cool down, the days get shorter, and the holiday season is right around the corner. There’s just something special about the season. Another one of my favorite things is a good book! This week Red Apple Reading is combining these two good things and bringing you a bushel load of fun fall books. You’re sure to find a book that you and your little one can enjoy together!
Beginning in first grade, my kiddos have all had a vocabulary test once a week all the way through elementary school. I would like to have you believe that I’m the world’s greatest mom and relish these opportunities to quiz my little geniuses! But in all honesty, some nights I just don’t want to go through the vocabulary list again. After all, we’ve already tackled spelling and multiplication facts – do we really need vocabulary too? The answer to my own question is a resounding “yes!”. Increasing vocabulary is an essential skill for young readers. Red Apple Reading has some helpful information about the importance of vocabulary and how you can help your little one boost her language skills.
Has it been a while since you picked up a new book for your kiddo? While there is certainly nothing wrong with a good classic, sometimes it’s fun to explore recent publications. If you’re wondering what’s new and popular in the children’s book industry, then look no further! Red Apple Reading has been perusing the new releases in children’s books and there’s a lot of good material out there! Take a look at these 10 recently released books for kids – you’re sure to find a story that your child will fall in love with.
Fall is here once again! A new school year, changing leaves, football games, and pumpkin pie are just a few of the good things we associate with the change of season. This year why not add reading to your list of fall favorites? If your little ones have lost their love of reading, autumn is the perfect time to rekindle a reading romance. Get ready – It’s time to “fall” in love with reading!
If you are a parent of young children, you may be wondering about the role reading should play in your child’s daily routine. Don’t wait until your children are school-age to emphasize the importance of literacy! It’s never too early to teach your child the value of reading. Here are some helpful hints for developing literacy skills in each stage of early childhood development.
How can you encourage your kids to commemorate National Literacy Month? Red Apple Reading has 10 suggestions to make September a fun month-long tribute to the written word!
I like to make the most of dinner time (when else do I have a captive audience?), and one way is by including books in the family meal. After all, it just doesn’t get any better than a good book and good food! Here are four ideas for incorporating books into your family dinner time.
For many of us, Labor Day marks the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. Why not make the most of the Labor Day weekend and spend the last few days before school begins having some fun together as a family? We have some ideas to make the “last hurrah” of summer a memorable one for you and your kiddos!
Whether you are looking forward to the beginning of school or wishing you had another month, it’s time to start transitioning into school mode. Check out these eight suggestions for helping your child (and you) transition smoothly into a new school year.
How do you know if your child is ready to handle the rigors of the elementary school world? As a mother of four children I’ve learned a few things along the way. Peruse this checklist of items to see what you can be working on with your little one before the first day of the school year.