One of the reasons I got so far ahead in school was the simple fact that I learned to read early. My Mom used a program similar to Hooked on Phonics and I was zipping through Dr Seuss books before you knew it. That is what got me so excited when I saw you could Try Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read today for 30 days for FREE, just pay shipping! They will include the Fun Pack, worth more than $25 FREE. Shipping is just $9.95 for orders shipped within the continental US. At the end of the 30-day trial period, if you’re as pleased with the program as I believe you'll be, do nothing and your credit card will be conveniently charged 4 easy monthly payments of $49.99 each, plus any applicable sales tax. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with the Learn to Read program, simply contact their customer service department within 30 days of receipt of your order at (888) 605-5055 to return your item at your expense. No further … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Kids Excited About Reading
Getting kids excited about reading can be more difficult than it looks, but I think it all comes down to following the few pieces of advice that I am going to talk about today. Each child is different, so it’s important to realize that. Even if your older child(ren) really enjoy reading, your younger one(s) might not. Create an individualized reading plan for each kid rather than trying to fit them all into the same one. Lead by example. When your little ones see you reading, they want to read. Leading by example is probably the most powerful way to influence your children and their desire to read. Find the right books. Find. The. Right. Books. I cannot stress this enough. No matter how many times you try to get your kiddos to read, it’s not going to happen if the books aren’t their books. You have books, right? The ones you get excited to read… the ones you love thumbing through at the bookstore… those books! They need some, too. If you’re anything like me, … [Read more...]
Ode To Amtrak
I took my first Amtrak train ride this summer with my family -- this is a poem about it...Ode To Amtrak. Ode To Amtrak Rumble rumble, click clack,The train comes to a stop.“All aboard!” The conductor says,So on the train we hop. We are seated on the top row,The view is lovely and grand,My first time on a train- oh wow!Then my mom takes my hand. We switch trains in Chicago,Then find our sleeper car.We get up at 4:30 am,An exciting night by far. When switching trains in Pittsburgh,We sit in business class.We go around the Horseshoe Curve,The train steady and fast. We pull into our final stop,I had fun, quite a pity.But now I know I’ll have more fun,Finally! New York City! Rumble rumble, click clack,The train pulls away.I leave the station and find a cab,Today’s been a long day. … [Read more...]
Free Travel Journal for Kids
Family travel is such a fantastic thing! New places, new experiences and new foods? Bring it on! We talked before about how Travel is great for homeschool kids - but any travel is wonderful for ANY kids! That is why we have a Free Travel Journal for Kids! One of the best things to do when traveling is JOURNAL!Write down where you went, who went with you, what you saw and what your thoughts were about it all! Why do you want a Free Travel Journal for Kids? Just think of the years to come, when you are older and you get to go through your old journals and remember your experiences. It will be fun to see your drawings, thoughts and notes from when you were younger! Ask your parent to get you a 3-ring binder with sheet protectors so you have something to store your memories in -- you can also add things like tickets, wrist bands and pictures to your trip notes! Parents? This is a great way for kids to look back at where they went and what they did while you teach them … [Read more...]
Do I Really Have to Read Aloud with My Child?
Have you ever wondered: Do I Really Have to Read Aloud with My Child? Are you concerned that you are going to come across as "one of those" parents if you read to your children early? Or do you dread when your kindergartner is sent home with a new book nightly to be read aloud? Maybe you can feel the boredom or criticism from your older kids as you read to them. Instead of dwelling on these fears and bad feelings, move past them! Reading to your children has so many positive benefits. Experts speculate that illiteracy could be greatly reduced and possibly even eliminated, if parents would read three or more stories a day to their children. Children who are read to tend to be early, proficient readers themselves. They also tend to have a better grasp on language skills overall. Studies have shown that kids do not learn as well from videos as they do from a live, personal interaction, even if the videos and person are teaching the same things. With so much technology available to … [Read more...]
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