The Adventure Challenge 

We couldn't be more excited to be working with The Adventure Challenge. The books contain fun activities and ideas to keep the kids busy and off the screens.  They offer a special edition camera to purchase to help document the fun. Once the kids have finished the activities, they have a memorable scrapbook to look back at for years.

The Adventure Challenge Family Edition

Bedtime Adventures

There are bundles and subscriptions available on the website as well. And check out the adult versions for spicing up date night and more!

The Adventure Challenge Kids Edition

The Adventure Challenge Lunch Box Notes

These lunch box notes are such a clever idea. The child scratches off the top to find the message. It is a great way to engage with your child or grandchild. 

Special Edition Camera

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Early Childhood Reading is Important

 Early childhood reading is crucial for several reasons:

1. Language development: Reading to young children helps develop their language skills. It exposes them to new words, sentence structures, and vocabulary. This exposure enhances their communication skills, expands their vocabulary, and improves their ability to express themselves effectively.

2. Cognitive development: Reading stimulates brain development in young children. It enhances their cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention span, and critical thinking. It also fosters their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

3. Literacy skills: Early reading experiences lay the foundation for future literacy skills. Children exposed to books and reading at an early age develop a stronger foundation in reading, writing, and comprehension. They are more likely to become proficient readers and succeed academically in the long run.

4. Emotional and social development: Reading promotes emotional bonding between parents or caregivers and children. It creates a positive and nurturing environment, fostering a sense of security and trust. Reading books with relatable characters and themes also helps children understand and manage their emotions. Furthermore, reading together can be a social activity that encourages conversation, shared experiences, and empathy.

5. Imagination and creativity: Books introduce children to new worlds, characters, and ideas, sparking their imagination and fueling creativity. Reading allows them to explore different perspectives, cultures, and experiences, broadening their horizons and fostering empathy and understanding.

6. Academic success: Early literacy skills significantly impact academic success. Children who develop strong reading skills early on are more likely to excel in school across various subjects. They have better comprehension, critical thinking abilities, and academic confidence.

7. Lifelong love for reading: Early exposure to reading can instill a lifelong love for books and reading. When children associate reading with joy, discovery, and quality time, they are more likely to continue reading independently as they grow older, reaping the numerous benefits throughout their lives.

Overall, early childhood reading sets the stage for a child's overall development and future academic success. It nurtures language, cognitive, emotional, and social skills while fostering a lifelong love for reading and learning.

Check out our read-aloud playlists on Grammy & Grandpa Read:

Read Aloud Board Books

Read Aloud Books For Toddlers

Counting Books Read Aloud

5 Popular Back To School Books For Kids

1. "A Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn: This heartwarming book follows a young raccoon named Chester as he learns to cope with separation anxiety on his first day of school. It reassures children that their parent's love is always with them, even when they are apart. Watch it on our YouTube channel.

2. "David Goes to School" by David Shannon: This book is part of the "David" series. In this book you watch the adventures and misadventures of David as he tries to navigate school. Despite David's occasional misbehavior, he learns some valuable lessons.  Watch this book on our YouTube channel.

3. "Llama Llama Misses Mama" by Anna Dewdney: In this Llama Llama series book, little Llama starts preschool and goes through a range of emotions while missing his mama. It's a comforting story that helps children navigate the emotions of separation and adjustment in a new school environment. Watch it here.

4. "The Pigeon Has to Go to School" by Mo Willems: The lively and opinionated Pigeon is reluctant to attend school. He has various excuses and fears about going to school but eventually discovers the excitement and fun of learning and making new friends. Watch Grandpa read aloud this story here.

5. "Pout-pout Fish Goes to School" by Deborah Diesen: Mr Fish is nervous to start school. He is worried because he does not know how to write his name, or how to do math. Then he discovers the school is the perfect place to learn these new skills. Watch Mr. Fish here.

These books can help children feel more prepared, confident, and excited about going back to school. They address common fears, emotions, and experiences associated with the start of a new school year, making them relatable and comforting reads.

All of the books listed are available to watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrammyGrandparead and we have created A Back To School Playlist with these specific books and a few others. We hope you will enjoy watching them.

Several of these books are available on The Kindle Unlimited App or on Audible Premium Plus or Audible Plus as well. (Audible is offering a FREE trial offer if you'd like to try it.)

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