CRITTER ADVENTURE TALES
Which is more beneficial in the long run? Being able to read or being really good at video games. There are certainly some benefits in video gaming. Besides sharpening one’s motor skills, these type of games can improve cognitive thinking and might be especially useful for individuals with certain disabilities. It’s seldom, however, that spending hours…
There are many grand things about grandparents. They are guardians of family traditions, provide love and emotional support, and help children develop a sense of who they are and where they belong. While all these attributes are important, equally important is their unique opportunity to be first-line teachers and tutors for their young learners. From a…
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you go” – Theodore Geisel (Dr. Suess) A child becoming an “Independent Reader” is important on a number of levels. Children who are able to read independently of adult or teacher input/supervision are encouraged to explore subjects…
What if there was such a thing as a “Do For Others Day?” A special day with a primary purpose of encouraging everybody to do at least one, unexpected act of kindness for someone else. It often takes very little effort to make a challenging day a little bit better, and the results can have a lasting…
…by the time children reach the fourth grade, 34% are below basic reading levels. By eighth grade, NCES estimates that about 27% are still below basic reading levels. These statistics are particularly concerning given that the ability to read, comprehend, and communicate in one’s given language is key to so many important things. It impacts…
…when it comes to successful child authors. And there is a long list – from works of poetry to a New York Times best-selling book by Alec Greven (written at age nine) on How To Talk To Girls, young authors have surprised their families and friends by their early creativity and imagination. The examples are many and…
…where a child is given access to books and encouraged to read at an early age (as opposed to hours in front of the TV or playing video games), and you’ll also be giving that child a running head-start in life. According to the Children’s Reading Foundation, the largest portion of high school dropouts are…
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