Shared Story Book Reading is Priceless

Research has consistently demonstrated the benefits of parents and their children reading together at home. The home is a safe and trusted place in which children are naturally eager to participate in activities with their parents. Children are also particularly responsive to encouragement made by their parents. Furthermore, the emotional closeness that arises as books are enjoyed together, adds an additional...

Enhance Learning with Melissa & Doug Toys and Building Blocks

Author: Joe Kanooga I am a big fan of educational toys and the Melissa & Doug brand has always been in my top 10 list when I purchase toys for my kids. This articles points out ways that you can use their toys and building blocks to enhance your child’s learning and development. Counting, spelling and telling time are just a few activities you can interact with your child while using Melissa & Doug...

Fun Reading Activities: Write and Illustrate Your Own Book

Illustory: Write and Illustrate Your Own Book! This was a fun activity I did with my first grader. He enjoyed writing the story from beginning to end and illustrating pictures to go along. The finished product has made a wonderful keepsake and recently we have created a few more that we will give as Christmas gifts. This is a great reading activity for 1st graders and up, not only will it exercise their imagination,...

How to Choose the Best Tutor for Your Child

Academic success is a goal many parents want their child to achieve. However, throughout a child’s school years some difficulties may arise: failure to grasp basic skills, poor organizational skills, social issues and lack of wanting to progress to name a few. The service a tutor provides can be a solution to your problems, but how do you find the right one? A tutor that will enhance or correct your...