Tools for Reading and Literacy – April 2011

Several new blogs offer parents and teachers ideas for helping kids read. The roundup also has new games and other online resources to engage kids and give them opportunities to practice their skills. Continue reading

Tools for Reading and Literacy – January 2011

From Scholastic’s new iPad apps to platforms that allow kids to be writers and new blogs that discuss books … the monthly list of resources is packed with ideas to raise readers Continue reading

The Book Bag, Books for Ages 5 to 8 (September/October 2008)

It was hard to keep this to a small pile. There have been lots of great books from our reviewers this time. How the Moon Regained Her Shape written by Janet Ruth Heller, illustrated by Ben Hodson. The moon loved … Continue reading

The Book Bag, Books for Ages 5 to 8 (July/August 2008)

It was really tough selecting just a few really great books for this edition of the Book Bag. What I love about this collection is that there is a great diversity of topics: from folktales and humor to nature and … Continue reading