All Blog Posts Tagged 'kids' (155)

Summer is finally here! That means a few months respite from all the homework folders, reading logs, and school newsletters parents have to check every day. Sadly, it’s also a time when many students forget some of what they’ve worked so diligently to learn. The good news is that there are many hands-on summer activities for parents who want to give their children an academic boost. Even students who excel in their studies could benefit from a refresher before fall rolls around.…

Between the Common Core State Standards and corresponding PARCC assessment (which will eventually be in lieu of the New Jersey ASK test), students are required to read more complex texts and answer questions that require a higher degree of critical thinking skills.

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Join Virginia S Grenier and Marsha Casper Cook on Tuesday, February 16th at Noon Eastern - 11 am Central - 10 am Mountain - 9 am Pacific or on demand for the WOI special Author Interview with Fiona Ingrahm, author of the…

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The story is an imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment. A story plays a vital role in progress and development of children. The books they read and the characters they get to know can be their friends. Reading helps children to boost their confidence level. Stories are a great way to introduce new words and ideas. Stories are also useful for teaching more complex ideas such as sharing, wisdom, and compassion for others. Reading stories can be helpful for relaxation,…

Chickadees, Bumblebeez, Pussy-Willow Trees and Two-And-A-Half, by Jeffrey Politsky, is a children’s book of adventure. It is recommended for ages 4-9.

“Kids who still have their parents read to them really like the book, as do kids who are independent readers,” says Dr. Politsky. “The reviews of parents and children who have read the…

September 19, 2014 (CLEVELAND, OH) – Ali Maier’s new children’s book Mom Made Us Write This In The Summer inspires kids to read and journal and highlights the importance of sibling relationships. The title just received the 2014 International Book Awards recognition as the winner in Children’s Fiction and is already highly regarded in its genre. Maier dives into…

Mom Made Us Write This In The Summer is a children’s book by Ali Maier, written for ages 8 – 12.

A sister and brother, forced to write in the summer, and share ONE journal? Ugh.

This is exactly what happens to 10-year-old twins Maggie and Max Pruitt. When Mom comes up with a plan for them to keep a summer journal, Maggie and Max can’t…

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 Have some fun Wednesday MAY 14 at 11 AM PST  NOON MT  1PM CST  2 PM EST when Marsha and Virginia talk with children's authors as they all celebrate writing for children.  



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