The Well-Read Child

Don't Squash That Bug!: The Curious Kid's Guide to Insects (Lobster Learners) by Natalie Rompella is a great introduction to insect...

There are so many different approaches you can take if you want to expand upon The Silk Princess (Picture Book) with your child. Here are ju...

For such a short story, there are loads of activities you can do with your child to help him/her make connections with the stories in When I...

Talking Walls has a wealth of learning opportunities. I was able to use this book and the follow up, Talking Walls: The Stories Continue a...

VOCABULARY/LANGUAGE BUILDING Gifts: Talk to your children about gift giving. Have them identify and describe a gift they’ve received or give...

LANGUAGE/VOCABULARY BUILDING Musical Instruments: In the book, Naomi receives a flute and discovers a hidden talent she never had before. Ta...

Starting tomorrow, I'm dedicating every Tuesday to presenting ideas for learning activities and reading tips you can use with the week...

Activities to Build Language and Vocabulary: Favorite Toy: Have your child pick his/her favorite toy and describe what it looks like, why i...

Here are some learning activities you can use with your child as you read The Giving Tree. I'd love to hear your ideas. Science: Life C...

When I was little, my brother, sister, and I would go to my Aunt Marian's and Uncle Dave's house around the holidays and paint Chris...

Google, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Learning Activities,” and you’re sure to find a lot of different activities. When I was an English as a...