Summer Reading Tip #2 — Make a Floor Pillow

Kids and teens will come up with all sorts of reasons why they cannot read: “It’s boring.” “I’d rather be outside.” “I want to do something more fun.” Rather than fighting to convince them to read, find a way to make reading a special experience.  Here’s a fun way to make reading enjoyable — make a Floor Pillow together! DIY Roundup compiled …

Remarkable Reading Recommendations — Just Released Books!

We hope you have been enjoying our Remarkable Reading Recommendations for Summer 2015!  It’s hard to believe that we’re almost done.  Just two more lists to go! Here is our next installment.  All of our posts have highlighted different books featured on the Scholastic 2015 Summer Reading Booklist.  Each of our posts has focused on a different theme and has included a …

Remarkable Reading Recommendations — Series

We hope you are enjoying our Remarkable Reading Recommendations for Summer 2015!  Here is our third installment.  All of our posts will highlight different books featured on the Scholastic 2015 Summer Reading Booklist.  Each of our posts will focus on a different theme and will include a book for non-readers all the way through young adults. Selection #3 – Series It can be …

Summer Reading Tip #1 — Make it a Game!

You can find books anywhere you look — stores, libraries, classrooms, even online.  But even with millions of title to choose from, sometimes it can still be difficult to get your student to sit down and read. Try this trick this summer — play Summer Reading Bingo! My Sister’s Suitcase posted this cute and customizable reading Bingo card on their blog: …

Remarkable Reading Recommendations — Fiction

Welcome to the first installment of our Summer 2015 Remarkable Reading Recommendations!  This is the first of six posts, which will highlight different books featured on the Scholastic 2015 Summer Reading Booklist.  Each of our posts will focus on a different theme and will include a book for non-readers all the way through young adults.   Selection #1 – Fiction …

Get Ahead This Summer!

    Did you know that some teachers will spend nearly four weeks in the fall helping students catch up on what they forgot over the summer?  That is because so few students actively practice their academic skills while on vacation.  Yes, students normally get assigned summer reading and for some, that is enough.  But so many students could really …