Children

With the crisis of the American educational system in recent years, college cry out that their average freshman to not have the reading ability to do assignments, contribute to class discussion,...

Early Literacy starts way before children enter school. Early Literacy is what the children understand about writing and reading before they can actually do it.

Is your child having a difficult time with reading? This article will give you some tips and tricks to help your child improve their reading. There are plenty of programs out there to improve...

Reading is a great thing for your child to learn and love as it helps him to enhance problem solving skills and to better understand the world around him. It's important that your child learn to...

As a parent, we know how important it is to read, but are kids won't pick up a book to save their lives. There are many forces in our children lives that pull them away from reading. Television,...

Everyone comes across a time when they wonder how to get there children to like books. Here are some steps to get your children more involved.

Good reading habits will not only help your children get better grades in school; it will help them succeed in just about any profession they choose. Besides, instilling a love of reading in them...

Reading is FUN-damental, or so we’ve been told. Want your child to learn the joys of reading? Try these simple tips.

The beauty of stories and imagination is that they can take you pretty much anywhere. When you teach your children to enjoy reading and using their imagination, their desire to learn will grow...

Reading picture books to your young children can be fun and rewarding for yourself and your kids. From choosing the perfect book to asking key questions, reading can be a daily adventure.

Sometimes the easiest solution is the best. I tried all sorts of learning tools, but when it was all said and done closed captioning on my television set and spending time with my child reading...

The love of books is one of the greatest gifts that you can pass on to your children. If you have never been much of a reader yourself then this is certainly a journey you and your child can take...

Every parent wants the best for his or her child. There are several things parents can do to improve their child's reading skills without spending a lot of time or feeling like they are giving...

I know it’s hard to get kids to read during the school year, yet alone during the summer. So why not start a summer reading program at your home with an incentive at the end. Make it fun and...

Reading to babies and toddlers is essential to their development. Reading improves communication and comprehension skills, encourages curiosity and builds confidence. It is important to begin...

A love for reading is a important thing to teach our children. They should not look at summer break as a break from reading but as a opportunity to read more of the books that they want to read....

Dyslexia is a learning disability in which people struggle with reading and writing. Mechanisms inside the brain cannot make the connection between verbal and written communications. Most dyslexic...

Some would say that teaching a child to read with a learning disability is difficult. With a few tools in place this could lead to a more productive study.

Summer reading list, not top of your kid's list? Follow these hints to encourage your child to put down the remote and pick up a paperback.

Is it like pulling teeth getting your child to read? If so, you are not the only parent having this problem. The following are some ways to get your child more excited about exploring the written...

It is so important for kids to love reading. But how do you help them learn to love it? There are lots of ways, and here are a few to help you get started.

Young children are so inquisitive, in fact their brains are like sponges soaking up knowledge all around them. One of the best ways that you can help them reach their full potential while bonding...

Strong reading skills are at the base of any well rounded education. Some children are born bookworms, but others take a little coaxing when it comes to learning to read. Here are some ways to...

Learning to read and watching my Mother read to me as a child is a memory I will always treasure. Reading to a child allows you quality bonding time with a child, and the child gets to learn from...

Literacy is one of the most essential skills your children can develop as they move through life. It’s important to work with children on pre-literacy and literacy skills throughout their childhood.

Though most parents desire, and even expect, a college education for their children, many do not recognize that the goal is nothing without the actual love of reading, learning and curiousity that...

We all know how important it is to read to our kids. But with busy schedules it can be hard to find the time. Here are some ideas to help you read with your children more.

Some children are naturally interested in books. But, for others reading is-well…they’d almost rather help you sweep the floor than read a book (or at least that is my son’s take on it lol!) Here...

Encouraging a love of reading in your children is one of the greatest gifts that you can give them. Being read to as a young baby or toddler encourages listening skills and language development....

When a child is going to school they will need to take certain state wide tests. This will happen from the third grade and up. So your child will need as much time and help that you can provide...

Some kids are more naturally drawn to books than others. It's a temperament thing. But all children can learn the value of reading over time.

Teaching a child to read is one thing. With so many other activities available to them, getting kids to read is even harder. But the current generation of kids receives much of their information...

Reading is probably one of the most important skills your child will ever learn. If you want to increase their vocabulary, help them to be better learners, and encourage their imagination, getting...

Want to read children's books to kids and really capture their imagination? You can captivate your child and give them a lifelong love of reading while letting your own inner performer run free. ...

Reading aloud has a host of educational benefits, but it works best if it isn’t approached as an educational exercise. Parents have been known to have children repeat each word after them, as a...

As a child, I remember sitting in for story time at the public library listening to “Green Eggs and Ham”. I can recall my kindergarten teacher reading “Corduroy” to the class after a long recess....

This is a game my Dad played with my brother and me when we were first learning how to read. It is a great way to keep your kids interested in learning to read and have fun with them too.

Do you want to raise a good reader? Teaching reading skills early establishes good habits that teachers will appreciate once your child starts Kindergarten. Here are some good habits that will...

In these increasingly difficult times we are finding that we have less and less time to spend with our children. With my first two children we enjoyed a night time ritual, but I noticed that with...

Teaching your child good reading habits can help them their entire life. Here are some ideas on how to teach your child good reading habits.

A child care expert explains the importance of the library and reading center when choosing a daycare center for your child - free video.

Learn how libraries can help cultivate your children's interest in reading - free video.

How to promote reading comprehension with children - free video.

Learn how to make reading exciting for children - free video.

Free instructional video on exposing children to a variety of reading materials.

Free instructional video on guiding your children to read and the importance of giving your children a reading program.

Preschoolers can be underestimated when it comes to reading. They are not too young to teach them how to read, especially when they are 4 and getting ready to enter Kindergarten. This article...

Fun is the ticket to raising a reader. Reading is not an elective in life, it's a necessity. Find out what your kids like and start reading about those subjects with them. Enjoy books together...

Ask any teacher, and they'll tell you that kids who read more will go further in life. After all, a good reading foundation is the key to a solid education later on. Unfortunately, for many...

The average kindergarten-aged child has seen some 5,000 hours of television before starting school, according to statistics complied by the U.S. Department of Education. While there are many...