Even if we aren’t great readers ourselves, we still want our children to experience that magical feeling of diving into another world inside of a book. This category is all about reading and the magic that revolves around it.
When my husband and I taught our elder one how to read when he turned four, I wondered whether he learned so fast because he was smarter than other kids or because we had simply tapped into this sooner than usual. Okay, now that my husband is no longer reading the article, I’m telling you…
Picture this: your little one eagerly flipping through the pages of a colorful storybook, eyes lighting up with each new adventure that unfolds. But wait, what are those magical words they seem to know by heart, effortlessly woven into the tale? Those, my friend, are sight words – the unsung heroes of early reading. They…
Hello, fellow parents and caregivers! Today, we embark on a heartfelt exploration of dyslexia, a remarkable journey where some of our young readers face distinct challenges in learning to read and comprehend. Understanding dyslexia isn’t just about addressing difficulties; it’s about embracing the incredible strengths and potential of our dyslexic readers. In this blog post,…
In today’s fast-paced digital age, technology has woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives, influencing how we raise the next generation of readers. While the timeless charm of traditional books remains unmatched, the emergence of digital devices and interactive apps offers a fresh dimension to engage children in the enchanting world of reading….
Hey there, fellow parents and reading enthusiasts! Picture this – your little one picks up a book, and suddenly, letters transform into words, words into sentences, and sentences into marvelous stories. It’s like witnessing magic unfold before your eyes! But hold on, it’s not magic; it’s the incredible power of phonics at play. In this…
As a parent, bedtime stories hold a special place in my heart. Each night, as I tuck my little one into bed and open a book, I witness the magical transformation unfold. The twinkle in their eyes, the joy in their laughter, and the genuine curiosity in their questions reaffirm the immense value of bedtime…
So you’ve taught your child how to read and you’re done patting your back about it, but he isn’t reading anything. As frustration builds, you devise different strategies to get the kid to read something. Okay, anything! I don’t know about you, but we definitely faced this issue with our son. So we are proud…
We got our first 7 Habits of Happy Kids book as a present more than two years ago. It was a thin paperback called “Just the Way I Am” and it pertained to habit 1 of the proclaimed 7 habits. It was about a hedgehog called Pokey who used to get bullied at school because of his…
This LeapFrog LeapReader review has been way overdue. My son got the LeapFrog LeapReader for his second birthday back in 2018. Honestly, I simply stuffed it in the cupboard because on the packaging it said: 4-8 YEARS. However, just before his third birthday, my husband decided to open it and show it to Zaviar. I was hesitant…
I’ve been wanting to write about raising readers for quite a while now. My husband and I had been thinking about teaching my four-year-old how to read. We really wanted to instill the love of reading in him and even pondered over sending him to one of those places that teach children reading but never got around…