How to Raise a Reader

How to Raise a Reader
Author: Pamela Paul
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1523505303

An indispensable guide to welcoming children—from babies to teens—to a lifelong love of reading, written by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of The New York Times Book Review. Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer’s Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader shows you how to instill the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different artist, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it’s how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader. A fifth section, “More Books to Love: By Theme and Reading Level,” is chockful of expert recommendations. Throughout, the authors debunk common myths, assuage parental fears, and deliver invaluable lessons in a positive and easy-to-act-on way.

Save Your Sanity While Homeschooling High School

Save Your Sanity While Homeschooling High School
Author: Ann Karako
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2019-07-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781080640751

What readers are saying about Save Your Sanity: I started reading this with a mind full of questions and heart full of worries about homeschooling high school. It's rare to find a book that answers all of your questions on a topic, but Ann has done it with such warmth and candor! If you would like practical advice from a veteran homeschooler that will put your mind at ease and inspire you about the possibilities of homeschooling high school, this is for you! --Tina H. I've just finished this book, and I have a list of moms I'd like to recommend it to. Ann makes some of the biggest lessons of both parenting teens and homeschooling high school so easy to digest and tackle. A homerun. --Beth Z. With humor and great insight, Ann shares thoughts gathered over her many years of homeschooling, and I am so thankful. This book is a gift. As helpful as all the practical tips are regarding topics such as AP classes and dual enrollment, I found that some of the most important thoughts come near the end as Ann reminds us to SEE our children for who they are and encourages us to know them and love them well. --Jocelyn W. In this book, Ann shares from her experience homeschooling 20+ years to help homeschool moms manage their expectations about the high school years. She distills the journey down to make it manageable yet effective to accomplish everything your teen needs. There is a little bit of everything in this book; all of it will help you be successful as you homeschool your teen. Ann believes that EVERY mom can CONFIDENTLY, COMPETENTLY--and even CONTENTEDLY--provide the COMPLETE high school education that her teen needs. This book will help guide you along the way. Table of Contents: What You Don't Need to Do,/li> What You DO Need to Do What It Is Wise To Do Know Your WHY College Considerations Independent Learning Socialization for Teens Talking with Teens

Take My Picture

Take My Picture
Author: Harriet Ziefert
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402720963

A little boy and his sister go to the zoo and take pictures of the animals and of the little boy.

How To Help Your Child Fly Through Life

How To Help Your Child Fly Through Life
Author: Andrew Martin
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1742749046

Childcare? Exams? Coaching? Make the right decisions with this commonsense guide packed with balanced, positive and practical advice on 20 of the biggest issues facing parents and their children. Are you agonising over whether to put your child in childcare? Do you wonder whether your child will be ready for school? What's the best way to help your child survive the pressures of big exams? Should students have a gap year before making any decisions about their future? Andrew Martin's new book answers all these questions - and more. Based on fifteen years of studies and evidence, Martin weighs up the pros and cons and gives you balanced, positive and practical advice on 20 of the biggest issues facing parents and their children. With commonsense and a sense of humour, HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD FLY THROUGH LIFE will help you make the most important decisions for your children including: * Childcare and pre-school * Preparing your child for school * Selective, single sex and co-ed schooling * Coaching, tutoring and homework * Helping children deal with challenge and pressure * Choosing school subjects * Extra-curricular activities, including part-time work and sport * Preparing your child for big exams and assessments * Choosing a career * Having a gap year. If you want the best for your children from cradle to graduation, arm yourself with everything you need to know to help your children be the best - and happiest - they can be.

I Love To Read Two Letter Words

I Love To Read Two Letter Words
Author: Angela Oseghale
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2019-06-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1525537717

I love to read books are foundation tools that help your child get a head start in reading. Each book comprises of short, simple, easy to read sight words for their different developmental levels. These books were developed to create a great bonding time between caretakers and their children, by sounding out these sight words aloud and having the child repeat these words. Repetition helps children improve their reading skills and speed, increase their vocabulary and helps increase their confidence in their reading ability. The books in these series include; I Love To Read My Two Letter Words, I Love to Read my Three Letter Words, I Love to Read my Numbers, I Love to Read All About Me, I Love to Read Words That Sound Alike, Carol the Discriminating Mom, The Tortoise Tricks and more. These books are meant to create easier ways for kids to read and write at an early age. The sight words show letters put together, and then put together into word. Example A-S AS, B-Y BY, a fun way for kids to learn their words. Parents and caregivers can test their kids knowledge by asking questions like; what is B-Y and expect their kid to say BY.

I Love to Read My Numbers

I Love to Read My Numbers
Author: Ms. Angie O
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2019-12-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 152555350X

The I Love to Read Books are foundational tools that help your child get a head start in reading. Each book comprises of short, simple and easy to read sight words for their different developmental levels. These books were developed to create a great bonding time between caretakers and their children by sounding out these sight words aloud and having the child repeat these words. Repetition helps children improve their reading skills and speed, increase their vocabulary and boost their confidence level in reading . The books in this series include; I Love to Read Two Letter Words, I Love to Read Three Letter Words, I Love to Read Numbers, I Love to Read All About Me, I Love to Read Words That Sound Alike, Carol the Discriminating Mom, The Tortoise Tricks and more. These books are meant to create easier ways for kids to read and write at an early age. The sight words show letters put together, and then put together into a word. Example A-S AS, B-Y BY, a fun way for kids to learn their words. Parents and caregivers can test their kids knowledge by asking questions like; what is B-Y and expect their kid to say BY.

Give What You Can (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)

Give What You Can (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)
Author: Alexandra Penfold
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2023-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593430077

Celebrate the act of giving with the beloved characters from the beloved bestseller All Are Welcome! This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are learning to give back to their communities. Get together, lend a hand. Can we do it? Yes, we can! The kids from All Are Welcome are working together to give back to their community. How do they do it? By gathering a team to follow a dream and lending a hand when someone is in need. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are ideal for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Perfect for children who are ready to read on their own!

7 Keys to Comprehension

7 Keys to Comprehension
Author: Susan Zimmermann
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2008-06-03
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0307453189

It's simple: If children don't understand what they read, they will never embrace reading. And that limits what they can learn while in school. This fact frightens parents, worries teachers, and ultimately hurts children. 7 Keys to Comprehension is the result of cutting-edge research. It gives parents and teachers—those who aren't already using this valuable program—practical, thoughtful advice about the seven simple thinking strategies that proficient readers use: • Connecting reading to their background knowledge • Creating sensory images • Asking questions • Drawing inferences • Determining what's important • Synthesizing ideas • Solving problems Easily understood, easily applied, and proven successful, this essential educational tool helps parents and teachers to turn reading into a fun and rewarding adventure.

Richard Scarry's Lowly Worm Meets the Early Bird

Richard Scarry's Lowly Worm Meets the Early Bird
Author: Richard Scarry
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2013-01-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0449817059

Early Bird looks and looks, but he can't seem to find a worm to play with. A jumping frog and a tiny field mouse try to help out, but there just aren't any worms to be found. Early Bird is about to give up when he meets a friendly fellow in a funny hat--it's Lowly Worm! This Richard Scarry classic early reader will delight a whole new audience! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, and are for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.