50 Shades of mindless drivel?
Okay, so it is on everybody’s “must read” list for 2012, and everybody is talking about it. In a time when book sales are at an all time low, E L James’ Fifty Shades trilogy were the bestselling books...
View ArticleReal reading: tips for comprehension
“Wow you read that beautifully!” My second grade teacher said. I beamed with pride, knowing I had read the story with perfect fluency, pausing at full stops and commas as well as using expression. “So...
View ArticleMem Fox’s tips for buying books for kids
When legendary Aussie children’s author Mem Fox gives you advice on choosing books for kids, you listen. The author of classic books, such as Possum Magic and Where is the Green Sheep?, can now add...
View Article9 tips to encourage a reluctant reader
Has there ever been a better time to be a young book lover? The diversity and volume of children’s books is staggering. There is something in print for every reading level and every possible interest,...
View ArticleThe only reason you need to read to your kids
I don’t recall anyone reading bedtime stories to me when I was a kid. That’s not to say they never did. Not at all. There’s a lot I don’t recall mostly because my “I think I can, I think I can” little...
View Article5 easy ways to build your toddler’s vocabulary
Our Mr 2.5 has finally taken a giant leap with his speech. He is a sponge ready to soak up, repeat and remember every word he sees and everything he experiences. It’s an exciting time in his...
View Article30 of the best picture books for children
There are so many reasons to read to your children. It is a crucial part of their language and literacy development. It helps foster their imagination, improve their listening and concentration...
View ArticleThe 10 read-aloud commandments – the importance of reading to children
I beg you all to read superb books aloud to your children! Begin on the day they are born. I am very serious about this: at least three stories and five nursery rhymes a day, if not more, and not only...
View ArticleTop 10 best books for babies from birth to 18 months
Reading to babies plays a crucial part in developing their language and literacy skills. But with so many books on the market, finding something that will be a hit with your baby can prove a...
View ArticleTop 10 best books for children aged 18 months to 3 years
Reading to children plays a crucial part in developing their language and literacy skills. But with so many books on the market, finding a book your children will love can be a bewildering and...
View ArticleTop 10 best books for children aged 3-5 years
Reading to preschoolers plays a crucial part in developing their language and literacy skills. But with so many books on the market, finding something that will be a hit with your children can prove a...
View Article25 awesome Aussie picture books for children
There are so many brilliant picture books for children but I especially love reading Australian books to my three. We have an amazing amount of talented authors and incredible illustrators here in...
View Article8 ways to win over a reluctant reader
Reading is good for you. Reading is good for your kid. We all know that. But so are prunes and prunes suck. I have never been able to convince any of my children to eat a nasty mothereffing prune but I...
View Article7 ways to be an ‘engaged’ school parent (and how your child will benefit)
Many parents would think that parent engagement at school means doing time on the P&C, volunteering at school fetes, helping at the canteen or perhaps with occasional reading support in the...
View Article7 tips for developing a child’s passion for reading
Learning to read is one of the areas of a child’s development that makes parents extremely anxious. Reading is such an essential life skill that impacts learning in all areas. Along with oral language...
View ArticleMem Fox’s 10 reading commandments
I beg you all to read superb books aloud to your children! Begin on the day they are born. I am very serious about this: at least three stories and five nursery rhymes a day, if not more, and not only...
View Article13 books to read to children who worry
We all know about the many benefits of reading to children. We know how it promotes brain development, sparks their imagination, develops early literacy skills, increases their communication and social...
View Article10 easy ways to develop a young child’s vocabulary
Did you know that vocabulary growth helps kids think and learn about the world and is directly linked to their overall success at school? If your child is struggling with reading, research suggests...
View Article5 signs your child might have dyslexia
Dyslexia in children is typically identified during their early years of schooling and it comes in all shapes and sizes and looks different for each person. We’ve compiled a helpful list of signs to...
View Article7 fun ways to encourage reading comprehension
“Wow you read that beautifully!” My second grade teacher said. I beamed with pride, knowing I had read the story with perfect fluency, pausing at full stops and commas as well as using expression. “So...
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