My daughter, who is 5, has been reading books for over 6 months now. She has been reading familiar words for a few years. Even with this under her belt, she still thoroughly enjoyed reading How Lil’ Eddie Learns to Read by Rima H. Corral. The book is about a little boy, Eddie, who learns how to read with the help and support of his family and neighbourhood friends. His parents help him learn how to read by using familiar words around him and through encouragement. This book has a fabulous tips for parents who are unsure how to support … Continue reading →

I’ve mentioned before how much I love childrens’ books. Books are a terrifec and effective way to teach children new concepts, ideas and values. Books can be very influential, especially when they are followed up with a rich discussion. I’m Up in a Tree by Mark Alden Johnson is a great example of a book that can be used to teach children about themselves, their power, peer influence and confidence. It is about a young boy who decides to climb up a tree. When he realizes how high he has climbed and he is stuck, he is visited by many … Continue reading →

I have a secret love for childrens’ books, it might have something to do with the fact that I’m a former Kindergarten teacher. I received a copy of Feeding Penny Pig by Jeannine Fox and my daughter and I have enjoyed reading it together a few times now. I truly believe that teaching financial responsibility not only needs to start when children are very young, but it also has to be modelled appropriately. If we put buy everything with credit cards and financing, are we truly setting a good example for our children? This book has encouraged my daughter to … Continue reading →