Looking for new books for elementary-aged kids? I’m back at you with a list of my son’s current favorites. Scroll down to the bottom to see what my 8-year old girl is into as well. (She finally got the reading bug. Hooray!) Got a 9-12 year old? Here are my 10 year old avid reader’s… [Read More]
What My Child is Reading, Vol 3
If you’re like me, you are always looking for book recommendations for elementary kids. I try to share what my son is reading at least onece or twice a year! I can’t believe we are about to start 4th grade. It seems so….big. But alas, here we are. Over the last few months, my son… [Read More]
What My Child is Reading, Vol. 2
This post contains affiliate links. As most of you know, Mr. A is an AVID reader and rarely without a book. I get asked at least once a week for book recommendations for boys and girls in his age-range. So I figured it was time to do another update in hopes of helping other parents find… [Read More]
Keep track of summer reading with these printables
Last summer, I challenged my rising second-grader to read 50 books. If he did it, I’d take him to Target and he could buy something special as a reward. I knew it might be tough, but he LOVES reading and I figured it would be a good way to distract him from the tablet or TV… [Read More]
The one author your young children NEED to be reading
Mo Willems, in my opinion, should be the newest member of the legendary children’s authors hall of fame. I was first introduced to his books as a kindergarten teacher about 10 years ago and I have continued to follow his hilarious and lovable characters through their ups and downs ever since. What makes Mo Willems’… [Read More]
Five Books to Help Teach Your Preschooler Manners
We are in the throes of trying to teach Bug about manners. He says “thank you” pretty regularly. “Please” is a little bit tougher for him. Every morning he asks for something to eat and he forgets to say please. Or he demands we give him a toy or turn on the TV. I’m getting… [Read More]
