Getting my son to read has been a struggle ever since he started school. Now that it is summer, it is even harder for him to want to read. We recently found a book series that my little readers love, and I thought I’d come up with some summer reading ideas for kids to keep them...
Looking for summer reading ideas for younger or older kids? Check out our 2024 lists for Kids Ages 3 – 5, Ages 6 – 8, and Teens. Janssen Bradshaw In her pre-child life, Janssen was an elementary school librarian. Now she stays home with her four little girls and is constantly maxing...
Summer Books for Kids And Then Comes Summerby Tom Brenner When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it’s time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, from lemonade...
Don’t lose the opportunity to read aloud to your kids. Teenagers are not too old! Even my husband listens in. Here are some of our recent reads that we have totally enjoyed, in case you are looking for a good book! Children can listen to much harder literature than they can read, s...
We’ve rounded up 28 stories that will have kids laughing, learning, and begging to read them again and again. With tales celebrating the essence of summer, books about family and friendship, and silly stories to tickle the funny bone, there is something here for everyone. Break out the ...
But summer isn’t all relaxing days, kids get bored and are looking for things to do. And kids need to stay engaged and learning to avoid summer learning loss. One of my favorite ways to keeps kids engaged and their minds sharps is by continuing to read lots of great books. Here are...
These sessions often include read-aloud, interactive storytelling, and themed crafts that encourage a love for reading and creativity. Book clubs for kids can further enrich their literary experience by fostering discussion and critical thinking. With a summer au pair, families can easily incorporate ...
so we can have more intentional family time together. Thus my absence from the blog recently (which will continue through the remainder of the summer). I love cuddling up during our daily rest time routine and read a quality novel or inspirational book. My goal…1 hour per day for my own...
Read a chapter book aloud.Plan to read a chapter or more a night. You can even read a whole series together. Show the kids that science is fun.Trydoing experimentswith your kids or visit a science museum together. Write and illustrate a comic book.Make it a group effort or let everyone...
Moxie–Jennifer Mathieu. Perfect if your family includes high-school-aged kids, this is a great read that you can watch as a series after you finish reading the book. Chaos Walking– Patrick Ness. This young adult science fiction is perfect for an adventure-packed read followed by an adventu...