learning

It’s here at last! My book has hit the stores: Read Well, Think Well: Build Your Child’s Reading, Comprehension and Critical Thinking Skills.

It’s a documented fact that children’s reading skills drop during the summer months. Children furthest down the socio-economic scale are the most likely to lose ground but all kids are at risk. Children have lots of playtime during the summer months but no instructional time in reading. So what’s to be done?

If you want a break from reading the same Dr. Seuss book, we recommend sitting with your toddler in front of the computer. Mouse around some kid-friendly websites and get connected to an alternative to t.v. and books on the next rainy day.

NOGGIN.com offers interactive games that aim to stimulate, challenge and engage its visitors. You can also find music videos, and printable cartoons featuring Blue’s Clues, Dora the Explorer, and Jack's Big Music Show.