When you help kids love books and reading, it gives them the wings to fly successfully into the world of writing!
Books and Reading
How to choose & use picture books as a prewriting activity
You can prepare your child to write by reading a good picture book together as a prewriting activity.
10 creative ideas for homeschool book reports
Homeschool kids will jump for joy to try these creative ideas for book reports and book-related activities!
Writing prompts about books for homeschool kids and tweens
From wordless books to favorite novels, your kids’ reading can provide a springboard to book-themed writing activities.
4 ways to promote reading at home
Ways to create a nurturing reading environment and foster good reading habits at home.
6 writing prompts for middle school book lovers | Homeschool writing ideas
These six prompts for middle school book lovers give tweens and young teens a chance to write about some of their favorite books.
How learning to read life helps kids become better writers | Learning with Eudora Welty
Learning to read life and observe their world can help children become better writers.
How listening can inspire a love of words | Learning with Eudora Welty
In the spirit of Eudora Welty, inspire a love of life and words through listening.
7 ways to introduce writing genres
Help children identify different writing genres (types of literature) through the books they’re reading.
Children’s books and growing a reader
Enjoy these tips for fostering a reading culture in your home. Love for books starts young!
10 tips to improve your child’s reading skills
Build reading skills using audio books, reading contests, learning games, and more!
Book review: Secret of the Scribe
Girls and boys alike will delight in Secret of the Scribe, an engaging historical novel about life in ancient Sumer.
Adventures Await during Children’s Book Week
This article contains affiliate links for books we're confident your family will love! Today marks the beginning of Children’s Book Week (May 12-18). Since 1919, this annual celebration has been the perfect time for adults and youngsters to enjoy new authors and...
How to cultivate a love of reading in your home
Full bookcases in kids’ rooms, family bookstore outings, and a homemade reading tree help cultivate a love for reading.
Celebrating Children’s Book Week
THIS week, May 13-19, is Children’s Book Week. It’s the perfect time to revisit old favorites, and perhaps to add a few new titles to your family library. Of course, with new books pouring off the press every year, it can be hard to sort through all the rubbish. How’s...