Book Of The Month Club For Children: Favorite Read Alouds
Reading specialist, Alexandra Morrill, shares 5 fun picture books perfect for reading aloud. Perfect for a book of the month club for children!
Reading specialist, Alexandra Morrill, shares 5 fun picture books perfect for reading aloud. Perfect for a book of the month club for children!
Reading specialist, Alexandra Morrill, discusses the role picture books can play in ensuring kindergarten preparedness.
Picture books are the reading material of childhood. They line nursery bookshelves, dominatethe children’s section at local libraries and bookstores, and comprise our arsenal of bedtime reading material. Aimed at the 8-and-under crowd, beautifully illustrated, relatively sparse in words, and 32 pages in length; picture books are fun to look at, captivating to read, and are a perfect filler for that space between bath time and bed time. Here is a brief look at how our children benefit from exposure to picture books.
The National Summer Learning Association has conservatively estimated to be equivalent to about 2 months of what they learned during the previous school year (Yikes!). Fortunately, one of the best defenses in defeating the slide is keeping our children reading throughout the summer.
Getting kids excited about reading can be a challange, but the benefits are limitless. As summer approaces, and with it the "summer slide" - the inevitable decline in academic achievement that students experience over the summer- now is an even more important time to focus on getting kids reading. One of the best strategies for getting kids excited about books and reading is to choose titles that appeal to and encourage their interests. Themed books, either as part of a kids books club or individually, are a great tool for getting kids excited about reading. Here are 6 great books about space.
Reading specialist, Alexandra Morrill, highlights three prolific authors of classic picture books and shares their latest releases.
Reading specialist, Alexandra Morrill, shares her list of 12 classic picture books every child should read. How does your list compare?
Reading specialist, Alexandra Morrill, shares her list of 4 reasons not to overlook classic picture books.
Reading specialist, Alexandra Morrill, discusses some of the difficulties in getting boys to read and shares some strategies. She also recommends some great books for boys.
Laughing Giraffe Books offers fun book sets that engage young readers. Owner, Alexandra Morrill, shares a brief video overview of this unique product and easy gift idea. http://www.LaughingGiraffeBooks.com
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