Create a Learning Lifestyle
Sharing a book with a child helps reinforce family values, encourage bonding, calm tantrums, build brainpower, and foster a curious lifestyle of literacy and learning. What can’t a good book achieve?!
Browse my blog posts below for ideas on integrating more reading into your family culture — and making sure it never feels like a chore! I’m sharing my best tips on how to raise lifelong readers, reach struggling reluctant readers, create engaging story-time crafts and activities, and find books that will be the next big hit with your children.
4 Easy Ways to Raise a Reader
Families often want to raise kids who love to read, but it’s not always clear how to make it happen! Thankfully, it’s easier than it might seem. With a little patience and these five foundational steps, you can create a book-loving culture in your own home, too.
Popsicle Stick Bookmarks
Popsicle bookmarks are a great afternoon project for older toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners that will leave your home nearly mess-free. Of course, I’m not counting the other hundred ways your kids will leave a mess in their wake (let’s be realistic here), but I can assure you that this craft, at least, isn’t likely to make things worse.
Rainy Day Activities for Kids
You know an easy way to raise your stress level? Try to keep a hyper kid busy on a truly soggy rainy day! It’s on these days that I loved rainy day books and activities that helped focus my boys’ energy and fill the hours!
Stock your shelves for free
Would you like to create a book-wealthy home without actually needing to spend all your cash on books? I can help!