by Amy LeForge | Sep 25, 2012 | Education
Over the past decade there’s been a growing number of people who have pointed out the disparity between girls and boys when it comes to reading. Why aren’t more boys picking up books? Based on observation alone, I’m confident that one of the culprits has to do with...
by Amy LeForge | Jun 16, 2012 | Health
I hadn’t heard of Len Saunders before getting to read two of his books, but it turns out he’s been fighting childhood obesity for some time. The creator of Project ACES (an event in which millions of schoolchildren exercise simultaneously in May each...
by Amy LeForge | Jun 14, 2012 | Education
About the guest author: Briana Kelly has over 5 years experience writing content in the area of child development. She regularly writes on behalf of Giraffe Preschools that are based in Dublin, Ireland. Many life-long readers start the habit at a very young age....
by Amy LeForge | Apr 24, 2012 | Education
With the school year coming to a close, it’s never too early for parents to start planning for summer reading opportunities. According to StudyDog, an online reading program for kindergarten through third grade, for many children the summer can cause learning setbacks...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 27, 2012 | Education
Children can learn to read at a very early age. Every child is different but many can generally begin to read before starting elementary school. Practice can begin at home with the parents, so it’s your responsibility to make sure they get a head start! 1. Begin With...
