CinderHazel is a blond witch who loves dirt more than anything. When her step sisters and step mother fly off to attend the annual Halloween witches’ ball, where the elusive Prince Alarming will make an appearance, they leave CinderHazel behind. All her...
Because I love to read, I enjoy giving books to my grandchildren that we can read together. It's always magical to share a story for the first time. When I'm spending the day with them we sometimes go to the library and gather lots of books to take...
This easy activity can help children with patterning, rhythm, coordination, reading, spelling. Boy, that's a lot for something so simple.Directions:1. Print & cutout the activity cards (at least 3 copies).2. Arrange the cards across the floor in any order creating...
It was the perfect summer. That is until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became Enemy Number One. Luckily, Dad has a surefire way to get rid of enemies-Enemy Pie. But one of the secret ingredients is spending an entire day with the enemy! In this...
Great book for ages 3-12. A young fruit bat becomes separated from her mother and finds her way to a nest of birds. She is adopted by them but must learn bird-like behavior. This is not natural to her and causes conflict that eventually gets worked out. Great for...
This is a fun activity that combines addition, multiplication & division skills. The Giant Jam Sandwich by John Lord & Janet Burroway is a tall tale about a village afflicted by a plague of wasps. They try many ways to get rid of them but they are...
Rhyming words can help children become better readers and spellers. They can hear patterns and begin to see and hear word families (rat, bat, cat, fat). This is an easy game that can be played anywhere: in the car, walking, laying in bed. You begin by saying “ I’m...
This is a simple activity you can do with your children (3-11 years) that will strengthen their reading and writing skills. Choose a short book to read. Whether you’re reading the book to your child or they are reading to you, be sure to stop periodically and ask...
Grandparents can help their grandchildren learn to read or become better readers by: 1. Having books available when they come to visit and encouraging them to explore books. 2. Reading together and talking about what you’re reading. 3. Make reading a pleasure and show...
Even if your grandchildren don't live near you, they can still share their favorite books. If your family has a blog or a website have your grandchildren write a review of a book they read recently. It will help boost their reading comprehension and writing skills. It...