Get great, updated ideas about summer reading programs that are happening now. Free reading incentive programs for 2025 are here, and they’re not just for kids! Give kids and adults a fun summer of reading and earning rewards by choosing a summer reading challenge with interesting summer reading activities. Avoid the summer reading slide and … Read more
Learn how to level books the easy way for your classroom library, home library, or school library. The simple system I use as a school librarian works for a variety of different book leveling systems. This article will show you how to level books for Fountas and Pinnell, how to level books by Lexile score, … Read more
Looking for some great children’s books about kindness? You’re in the right place to get a list of titles that champion kindness. As a school librarian, I’ve been pleased to see an emphasis on kindness in my community and schools lately. T-shirts and bulletin boards urge students to “Be the Kind Kid”. But what does … Read more
Both of our boys are avid readers, but this wasn’t always the case. They both needed some help to make the transition from viewing reading as a chore to viewing reading as a pleasurable activity. Helping reluctant readers to make this transition is a challenge faced by many teachers and parents. A Game-Changing Resource In … Read more