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Category: How to encourage reading

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How to encourage reading

A reading quote

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

An inspirational quote for a time of long summer days and political debates

How to encourage reading

Friday Inspiration: #KidsNeedBooks

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Good news for your weekend: it is possible to do small great things. Inspiration from #KidsNeedBooks

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Summer Reading Suggestions

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Some great reading suggestions for the pool, the beach, or the hammock.

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary/Who I Am

What Is a Dark Sky Community?

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Have you ever heard of a Dark Sky Community? It's a pretty cool concept... and it's better for us!

How to encourage reading/Improving vocabulary

What is a balaclava?

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Do you know what a balaclava is? It could keep you toasty warm. The Word Nerd explains.

How to encourage reading

How To Raise Strong Readers

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Tricks for getting kids to read... a useful resource!

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