by Amy Lyn | Jan 1, 2011 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting
As parents we are all familiar with this nightly routine: she’s bathed, her teeth are brushed, and she’s settled in your lap for a few moments of reading before you say goodnight. The last thing you want is a bedtime story that makes her want to jump up and...
by Amy Lyn | Dec 15, 2010 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting
When you read your child a bedtime story, you’re supposed to open the book and read what’s on the page, right? Not necessarily. Early learning experts agree that your child benefits as much from having a conversation about the pictures as they do from learning the...
by Amy Lyn | Nov 10, 2010 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting
Hurricane season may be almost over, but the next time rain keeps you indoors, reach for one of these much-loved books: The Umbrella Party (Groundwood), by Janet Lunn, The Umbrella (Penguin), by Jan Brett, or Taro Yashima’s Caldecott Honor Book, Umbrella (Viking)....
by Amy Lyn | Oct 28, 2010 | Events, Early Literacy, Press Release
Exciting news! NOVEMBER is going to be officially proclaimed as NATIONAL FAMILY LITERACY MONTH! We want you to be a part of this celebration. Actually, by reading every day to your child, you already are! To make things more fun, the Early Learning Coalition and the...
by Amy Lyn | Oct 15, 2010 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting
Halloween gives families a chance to create and enjoy many traditions. Dressing up in costumes, carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating are among the most popular, but families can also share great Halloween books together. Here are our recommendations for October...