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Help Your Kiddo Become a Super Reader!

The time of year that football fans look forward to the entire season is here – Super Bowl Sunday. Whether you’re a Seahawk’s fan or a Bronco’s fan, (or you just like watching the commercials!) we can all appreciate the hard work and talent it takes for the competitors to achieve this goal. At Red Apple Reading our dream is for children to be “Super Readers“. Like the two teams competing in the Super Bowl, it takes hard work, dedication, and lots of support to reach this goal. Red Apple Reading has five suggestions on how you can help your child achieve Super Reader status!

By Jennifer Campbell, 12 yearsFebruary 1, 2014 ago

10 Inspiring Biographies for Children

Several years ago, an author/pastor who I really admire turned me on to reading biographies. I love reading about real people who accomplished great things. It inspires me to be a better person. I also enjoy sharing biographies with my children; because, let’s face it, the entertainment industry is offering up some (let me try to put this kindly) less than inspiring role models. Red Apple Reading would like to encourage you to introduce your kiddos to some real heroes by suggesting 10 biographies written especially for children.

By Jennifer Campbell, 12 yearsJanuary 28, 2014 ago

Six Simple Ways to Be More Involved in Your Child’s Education

Do you feel as if you don’t have a clue what your kid does all day at school? Sometimes it can seem like pulling teeth to get your child to open up and tell you about her day. Or perhaps you know what they are learning but would like to feel more involved in the process. Mothers and fathers can and should take part in their children’s education. Red Apple Reading has 6 simple suggestions that will help parents become more involved in the education of their kids.

By Jennifer Campbell, 12 yearsJanuary 22, 2014 ago

What’s Your Child’s Dream?

Fifty years ago on August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his powerful, “I have a dream”, speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. M.L.K. Jr. was passionate about ending racism in America. There is so much we can learn from this great civil rights leader – one being to pursue our dreams. As adults, we often think about our goals and dreams; but do we ever stop to consider what our own kids are passionate about? Red Apple Reading would like to suggest 3 ways you can nurture your child’s passions and dreams.

By Jennifer Campbell, 12 yearsJanuary 20, 2014 ago

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New Apps for the New Year! This Mom’s Review

Don’t you agree that a new year is the perfect time to incorporate new things into our lives? A fresh start with fresh ideas makes for an exciting 2014! In the spirit of new beginnings, Red Apple Reading is happy to announce the launch of several new apps – including Red Apple Readers – Island Adventures and Island Crossword Puzzle Fun – available in the iTunes app store. I was able to play around with these apps over the holidays and was very impressed. I would like to share what I appreciated most about Island Adventures and Island Crossword Puzzle Fun, and hopefully inspire you to download these great reading apps for your little one!

By Jennifer Campbell, 12 yearsJanuary 16, 2014 ago

Indoor Activities for a Cold Day!

With the recent “Polar Vortex” that has hit our country, many of us have taken to staying indoors. Perhaps you and your little ones have been stuck inside for an extended period and are beginning to experience a little “cabin fever”. What is a parent to do with small children who have pent up energy and started chanting that all too dreaded mantra – “I’m bored!”? Don’t despair mom and dad! Red Apple Reading has compiled a list of 10 fun indoor activities fit for a frigid day.

By Jennifer Campbell, 12 yearsJanuary 8, 2014 ago

Winter Stories to Warm Your Heart

With the Christmas holidays behind us, there is a good possibility that you or your kiddos have a gift card or two waiting to be used. Red Apple Reading has 10 winter-themed book suggestions for the children in your life. So snuggle up with your little one and a warm cup of hot cocoa, and enjoy a wintry tale tonight!

By Jennifer Campbell, 12 yearsJanuary 6, 2014 ago

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Resolve to Read More in 2014!

How do you and your family commemorate the beginning of a new year? Many of us find that January is a good time to change certain behaviors that have, well, gotten a little out of hand…. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose unwanted weight and/or eat a healthier diet. While we certainly hope that you are doing all you can to be healthy physically, we also would like to encourage you to be intellectually healthy! One way to ensure you and your kiddos are getting the intellectual stimulation you need is by resolving to read more. Red Apple Reading offers five suggestions to help you and your loved ones become a stronger reading family in 2014.

By Jennifer Campbell, 12 yearsJanuary 2, 2014 ago

10 Ways to Fit Literacy Practice into Family Life

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines literacy as “the ability to read and write”. We all want our kids to be successful in life, and literacy plays a major role in achieving that success. Red Apple Reading would like to offer ten suggestions on how you can incorporate literacy into your child’s everyday life.

By Jennifer Campbell, 12 yearsDecember 30, 2013 ago

Christmas Around the World

With the holiday season in full swing, many of us are preparing with our favorite traditions. How does your family celebrate Christmas? Do you bake, sing carols, display a creche, or put up a tree? Whether or not you choose to celebrate Christmas, it can be interesting to learn how other cultures observe the holiday. This December why not teach your children about Christmas traditions around the world? Red Apple Reading would like to get you started by sharing how 5 particular countries are celebrating.

By Jennifer Campbell, 12 yearsDecember 24, 2013 ago

Empowering Early Literacy with Content and Resources for Young Learners