Read Aloud
Tween
Teen
13 Read-Alouds to Help You Connect with Your Middle Schooler
I asked middle school kids and teachers for a list of their favorite read-alouds. Here are some of the top picks that I can’t wait to share with my young reader.
Just For Fun
Is There Anything Better Than Watching Your Kids Read a Book Together?
As I’ve watched my own kids engage with the picture books on their bookshelves, I’ve noticed numerous times when a book has ignited a spark in their eye — perhaps a realized truth or a shot of confidence.
Tips & Advice
The Right Book, for the Right Child, at the Right Time: The Hurdles and Joys of Raising Readers
To be able to lose yourself in a book is bliss. Stories introduce us to people we might never meet, making us laugh and cry, and in the process enrich our lives.
Growing Reader
Tween
Class Read-Alouds Teachers and Kids Will Adore
The right class read-aloud (one that both students and teachers enjoy) can spark a love affair with books or introduce new interests in children.
Just For Fun
Night-Night No-No’s: Things Every Parent Should Avoid at Bedtime
As parents, our goal is to get the kids to sleep — but obstacles always get in the way. Here are things you should never do when putting your child to bed.
Just For Fun
Why I Love My Husband for Reading at Bedtime
Is there anything sexier than a guy who spends quality storytime with his kids? A dad who drops everything at night to spend quality time with his kids?