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.
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.
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!