Using Books to Build Knowledge
Anything you read as an adult requires you to use what you know about the world to understand it. You might apply your knowledge of baseball rules to reading sports news. Or, you might use your... Read More »
Books & Blogs: News from Raising Readers
Raising Readers news, events, booklists and updates.
Library Fun Leads to Good Reading Habits
In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, we’re reposting this blog spotlighting Stonington Public Library, the many fun library activities, and one of the many families that enjoy... Read More »
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Library Card Sign-up Month Libraries are packed full of inspiration for people of all ages. Behind the walls of your local library are book collections for adults and children, audio-books, DVDs... Read More »
What Grandparents Can Teach Us About Reading Aloud
National Grandparents Day is right around the corner (September 8th)! Raising Readers is celebrating grandparents everywhere and the role they play in helping their grandchildren fall in love... Read More »
Picture Books about Starting School
Starting school is big step for your child and for you, too. Children’s picture books about starting school can help reassure children and help ease worries by familiarizing them with their ... Read More »
Encouraging Children to Enjoy Books Independently
There’s no disputing it: Being read to every day by a parent or caregiver fosters close relationships, builds vocabulary, knowledge, and early literacy skills, and helps children grow up to love... Read More »
Help! How Can I Make Reading Aloud to Siblings Work?
Kudos to you if you’ve established a read aloud routine with your child. What happens when a new baby joins the family, though? Or if you’d like to do more reading aloud together as a family, but ... Read More »
Help! My Child Won’t Sit Still for Story Time
Imagine a family enjoying read-aloud time together. You probably picture an adult cozied up with an attentive and still child. The reality is, though, that children learn via all their senses and ... Read More »
Help! My Child Interrupts Me When I Try to Read Aloud!
When we asked parents to share with us the most challenging aspects of reading aloud to their children, having children constantly interrupt with comments, questions, or attempts to “read” ... Read More »
Reading with Dad is So Much Fun!
With Father’s Day quickly approaching, Raising Readers celebrates all of the dads and significant male figures, such as step-dads, uncles, and grandads, who play an integral part in their... Read More »
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