by alimcc | May 1, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog, reading with kids, recommendations
It’s Children’s Book Week–the 100th Children’s Book Week! To kick things off, I wrote a post for the Houston Moms Blog entitled “True Confessions of a Children’s Book Lover.” I hope it helps inspire you with some fun, easy ideas for celebrating this week. Colby Sharp,...
by Alissa | Oct 17, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, motherhood, reading with kids
I was recently asked this question: How can I get my kindergartener–who is a very strong reader–to start reading longer books (like chapter books)? Before we dive into some fun with literacy and encouraging our children to grow as readers, I just need to pause for a...
by Alissa | Sep 19, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, education, reading with kids
I recently sat down with my fourth-grader to go over some of his graded work. He had gotten a pretty abysmal score on a reading comprehension test and as I pulled it out to sign it (school policy) and go over with him (my policy), he cried. Once he pulled himself...
by Alissa | Aug 22, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, reading with kids, recommendations, self-improvement
We talk a lot about the importance of reading with our kids and placing emphasis on literacy in the home. One of the most valuable ways to do that is possibly also the most fun: READ! Yes, it’s still a good idea to set aside at least 10 minutes each day to read aloud...
by Alissa | Jul 11, 2018 | activities for kids, Alissa McClure blog, educational activities for kids, giveaway, giveaway, reading activities for kids, reading with kids
One of the things we talk about a lot here is the importance of reading with your kids. Once a month I add a new article to a series called Reading with Kids. Today I want to share a new fun summer tradition we started last year. We held our second annual Summer...
by Alissa | Jun 20, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, reading with kids
In the past we have focused our Reading with Kids discussions primarily on how to read with young children. I have shared experiences with my own younger children and emphasized the importance of reading for at least 10 minutes each day. Today I want to remind you...
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