Summer Reading Fun – Take it Outside!
The laid back days of summer are the perfect time to enjoy some outdoor reading with your kids. Whether you’re in the backyard, at the lake, or at the park, take time out to enjoy read... Read More »
Books & Blogs: News from Raising Readers
Raising Readers news, events, booklists and updates.
Get Caught Reading
May is Get Caught Reading month — a time to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read! Celebrate with us this month by catching your family reading and posting photos on our... Read More »
“Sing” a Book – Fun with Language & Rhythm
Toddlers and preschoolers love to play with the rhythm and rhyme of language. Books set to familiar tunes are a wonderful way to bring singing and reading together to do just that! When our book ... Read More »
The Power of a Good Story
It was waiting for me on my desk when I came into work on an ordinary morning this winter: a poem about and picture of a little boy and his Raising Readers’ book. I stopped to read it before... Read More »
Web Resources to Support Early Literacy Development
Does it really make a difference if I read to my baby as soon as she is born? What books do two year olds enjoy? Do all babies put books in their mouths? You’ll find the answers to these... Read More »
Building Brains by Making Connections
Connecting You to Your Child and Connecting Your Child to Good Books and the World Around Us by Susan Bennett-Armistead, Ph.D. and Gabriel Civiello, M.D. (excerpted from ‘Building Brains by ... Read More »
Give a Child a Book and a Love of Reading
Have you been looking for the perfect gift for that special child in your life or would you like to do something special for children in your community? Raising Readers has the answer: give a... Read More »
Celebrate Reading Aloud and Sharing Stories
When you give the gift of reading aloud to your child, you not only open a book but open up a world of opportunity by creating a bonding experience, fostering brain development, and establishing... Read More »
Bring a Story to Life with a Related Activity: Take It Outside
With cold weather finally upon us, there is nothing like curling up with a soft fluffy blanket and a good book about animals in the winter. Try one of our favorite snowy read aloud the next time... Read More »
Reading Aloud to Your Child 15 Minutes a Day is Important
Reading aloud to children not only provides a bonding experience with caring adults, but the simple act of reading aloud to child 15 minutes a day for five years results in 27,375 minutes of... Read More »
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