We all know reading aloud is a good thing to do as a family. Reading aloud bonds our family relationships as we share not only time but also stories.
The Read-Aloud Family [Book Review]
The Read-Aloud Family [Book Review]
Sarah Mackenzie is the beloved host of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast. Her new book, The Read-Aloud Family, is a great resource for every family.
Cultivate Your Moral Imagination by Reading Fiction
Cultivate Your Moral Imagination by Reading Fiction
You know that guilty feeling you get when you start reading a novel...that feeling that says there are a million non-fiction books you should be
5 Library Tips From Sarah Mackenzie
5 Library Tips From Sarah Mackenzie
Let’s face it - the logistics of taking kids into a quiet area can seem like mixing oil and water. Most of us know what a great resource the library
How Families Can Learn and Grow at the Library [Report]
How Families Can Learn and Grow at the Library [Report]
In the 21st century, libraries have evolved in their vision to provide far more than just books. Many libraries now offer digital resources, after
Are Spelling and Reading Manipulatives Effective?
Are Spelling and Reading Manipulatives Effective?
Other than helping to keep hands occupied and minds engaged, is there actual value to using manipulatives to teach spelling and reading? Let’s face
Lancaster Barnstormers and Free Books for Kids
Lancaster Barnstormers and Free Books for Kids
Take me out to the ball game... On a warm Sunday in June the Lancaster Barnstormers took on the Somerset Patriots as 500 children watch. These
Develop Language Skills with Nursery Rhymes
Develop Language Skills with Nursery Rhymes
Let’s play a quick game. I say, “Jack and Jill went up the hill to ____.” Can you finish the rhyme? I’ll bet you can. What is it about nursery rhymes
Scholastic Highlights the Importance of Reading Aloud
Scholastic Highlights the Importance of Reading Aloud
Scholastic has released its latest Kids and Family Reading Report. Scholastic is dedicated to increasing literacy and publishes classic children's