9 Strategies to Improve a Child’s Reading Skills
Reading is a critically important skill. This article discusses 9 strategies you can use to help improve a child’s reading skills.
Meaningful Literacy Gifts for Children
There are many gifts besides books that will encourage literacy and help children learn the value of becoming a good reader. Here are some top picks.
8 Fun Fall Literacy Activities
Fall holds a special place in the hearts of many children and is nostalgic for many adults too. To create an incredibly fun fall mood for the kiddos, try any of these fun fall literacy activities.
Rhythm & Melody: Is Music the Key to Reading?
There are many reasons for a child to learn a musical instrument, including its enormous power to enhance language and literacy.
Spring Indoor Literacy Activities
Finally! Many of us had our doubts during the gray, cold winter season that we would ever experience warmth and color again, but spring is finally here! While it’s refreshing to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, we must face facts – some days are still going to be messy Read more…
Winter Themed Literacy Activities
If you’re looking for a way to add a bit of structure and fun this winter season, then Red Apple Reading has some ideas for you. Check out these fun winter themed literacy activities for the kiddos in your household!
Helping Your Elementary Reader
When it comes to reading every child is different. For some children reading comes easily and they are happiest when they have a book in their hand. Other children may not find the act of reading to be difficult, but they simply do not enjoy it. There are also those for whom reading is a very real struggle. Your child may fit neatly into one of these categories or may be a combination of a couple. All parents can help their elementary students with reading regardless of the circumstances. Here is some advice to parents who wish to help their struggling or reluctant elementary reader.
Fall Literacy Activities
I don’t know about you, but autumn is one of my favorite seasons. I live in the South and fall is always a welcome change from the summer heat and humidity! Autumn officially arrived on the 22nd of September this year, and we have 3 whole months to enjoy the perks of this season! Autumn probably conjures up thoughts of pumpkins, turning leaves, and crisp weather in your mind. We want to encourage you to also turn your musings to literacy this fall. After all, literacy and autumn are two great things that go great together! Check out these fun fall literacy activities courtesy of Red Apple Reading!
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…
Literacy Crafts for Valentine’s Day
If you enjoy art projects you probably enjoy Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday that just begs you to break out the glue, construction paper, and scissors and get crafty! Here at Red Apple Reading we think the only thing better than getting crafty on Valentine’s Day is mixing in a little literacy with the craft! After all, you might as well sneak a bit of learning into the fun 😉 This February 14th why not try out one of these literacy friendly Valentine’s crafts with your kiddo?