My kids definitely received a few of my traits. The one I am most proud of is their love for reading and books! My kids know, that if they ask to purchase a book, I will have a very hard time saying no. So how did I nurture this love of reading? Here are 3 tips to …
It’s important to keep kids reading during summer holidays! As much as children love their lack of structure during summer holidays, some form of routine can prove to be worth while. Here are 5 tips to keep kids reading during the summer months. 1. Schedule a set reading/quiet time – In our home we schedule …
With the exciting news of the NHL lockout being over, we thought it would be the perfect time to share with you some great hockey reads from Scholastic! For your little hockey lover, My First Hockey Book written by Ian Crysler, is the perfect book. EVERY Canadian child needs the My First Hockey Book. This book features …
During the Christmas season it has become a tradition in our home that when school is out for the season we read Christmas stories in the evening. Thanks to Scholastic we have some more options this holiday season that have become fast favorites! Many of us are familiar with the stories of Robert Munsch when …
The other night before bed, I told my daughter that she could read 2 books before she switched off her lamp. Half an hour later she was finally done choosing which 2 books to read. I asked her what took her so long, and she replied with “I just love books SO much that it …