Remember how exciting it was when reading finally “clicked” with your little one? After long hours practicing sight words, letter sounds, and blends, eventually it all just came together. Perhaps the enthusiasm that accompanied the novelty of reading has slowly disappeared for your child. If this is true for your kiddo, don’t fret! Red Apple Reading has some suggestions that will rekindle your child’s love of reading and keep it going!
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t let your imagination run away with you.” However, it is possible that this is exactly what our kids should be doing. While an over active imagination can be harmful, many of our children are suffering from the exact opposite problem – an under active imagination.
Even if your child doesn’t yet read, there’s no reason he still can’t enjoy a good book. Hopefully, you are already reading to your preschool child on a daily basis. If you are not, it is never too late to get started. Red Apple Reading has compiled a list of 10 books that your little one is sure to enjoy. So get ready to snuggle in with your preschooler and read a good book!
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.
After Mother’s Day and Father’s Day come and go in May and June, many of us assume that the holidays for honoring family have been wrapped up for the year. Red Apple Reading would like to remind our readers of another important holiday for honoring some pretty special people in our lives – Grandparent’s Day. While we should be thankful for our grandparents year round, Sunday, September 8, is the official holiday for celebrating our grandmothers and grandfathers! So don’t let this important day pass without paying proper respect to the patriarchs and matriarchs in your family. We would like to offer a few suggestions for making Grandparent’s Day extra special this year!
Reading is one of the most important skills we can foster in our little ones. For some children, reading is a challenging and sometimes discouraging venture. Fortunately, there are several ways parents can encourage and aid their children in becoming independent readers. Red Apple Reading would like to offer a few strategies you can employ to help your young child become a flourishing reader.
Are you looking for a way to inspire your kiddo to get excited about school? With summer drawing to an end, it’s time to look forward to the upcoming year. If your little one is less than thrilled about the start of a new school season, why not boost her morale with a fun, school-themed book? Red Apple Reading has 10 book suggestions that are not only fun reads, but will hopefully inspire your youngster to look forward to a brand new school year!
Who doesn’t enjoy a good party? Throughout the year we celebrate birthdays, promotions, anniversaries, weddings, and other countless events. Celebrations are particularly great for marking the start of something new. Since the new school season is just around the corner, why not get the year off to a great start with a fun party? A back-to-school party can be a great way to get our kiddos excited about the upcoming school year. Red Apple Reading has some fun party suggestions to help kick off the start of an exciting school year!
If you have decided against enrolling your child in a formal preschool classroom, your kiddo can still be prepared to enter kindergarten when the time comes. Red Apple Reading has some suggestions to help ensure that your little one is school ready!
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.