Reading v.s. Video Games…Mind
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
Putting the “Grand” in
A man and a little girl are reading a book together 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
The Importance of Independent
“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
The Do For Others
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
ACCORDING TO THE U.S.
…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,
AGE IS JUST A
…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