One of the greatest gifts you can give your grade-schooler is a love of reading. But how can you encourage a reluctant reader to pick up a book? These page-turners might be just what the doctor ordered.
This is my week for great articles! This one by Jo Earp, outlines the importance of reading for pleasure on academic achievement.
http://teacher.acer.edu.au/article/the-power-of-a-good-book Looking for a book that has a strong female character that's more appropriate to your 8yo than The Hunger Games? This book list from Book Riot's Brandi Bailey could be just the thing!
http://bookriot.com/2015/03/05/best-feminist-books-younger-readers/ We have so many wonderful writers at ISS I thought I would do some searching to find some opportunities for them to get their work published! Here is what I found...
The mission of CyberKids is to provide a voice for young people on the Internet by publishing original creative work by kids aged 7 to 12. Launch Pad publishes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry by kids and teens ages 6 through 14. Kids' Storytelling Club The Kids' Storytelling Club presents monthly a new story theme for primary grade kids. The site includes crafts and activities to use with their stories. |
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