Thursday, July 20, 2023

Ideas For Celebrating Reading Achievements


Ideas For Celebrating Reading Achievements 

1. Reading party: Host a reading-themed party to celebrate reaching a reading milestone. Decorate the space with book-inspired decorations, serve snacks or treats mentioned in the book they completed, and invite friends or family members to join in the celebration. You can even incorporate activities or games related to the book's themes or characters.


2. Book-themed movie night: If the book your child completed has been adapted into a movie or has a related film, plan a special movie night where you watch the movie together. Compare and discuss the similarities and differences between the book and the film adaptation.


3. Create a reading display: Set up a display area to showcase your child's reading achievements. Use a bulletin board, shelf, or designated space to exhibit the books they have read, along with any certificates, bookmarks, or reading logs they have earned. This display serves as a visual reminder of their accomplishments and can inspire them to continue reading. 

4. Book-inspired art or craft project: Engage your child in a creative activity inspired by the book they completed. They can create artwork, illustrations, or crafts related to the story, characters, or themes. Display their creations or create a mini-exhibition to showcase their artistic interpretations. Here are a few ideas from Pinterest: Pigeon (Mo Willems books) Character Crafts (31 ideas)

5. Author or character dress-up day: Encourage your child to dress up as their favorite book character or even as the author of the book they completed. Help them put together a costume or outfit that reflects the character's appearance or personality. This can be a fun and imaginative way to celebrate their reading achievement.

Fancy Nancy Costume

6. Book donation or book swap: Instill a sense of giving and community by encouraging your child to donate the book they completed to a library, school, or charity organization. Alternatively, you can organize a book swap event where children can exchange their favorite books with friends or fellow readers. This promotes sharing and expands their reading choices.


7. Personalized bookplates or bookmarks: Design and create personalized bookplates or bookmarks to commemorate their reading milestone. They can include the child's name, the title of the book they completed, and the date of achievement. This special keepsake can be used in their future reading adventures.

Customized bookmark

8. Special outing to a bookstore or library: Plan a special outing to a bookstore or library to celebrate their reading accomplishment. Allow them to choose a new book as a reward or spend time browsing the shelves for their next reading adventure. This reinforces the joy and excitement of discovering new books.


9. Reading certificate or awards ceremony: Create a personalized reading certificate or award to recognize your child's reading milestone. Hold a mini awards ceremony at home, complete with a certificate presentation and celebratory applause. This formal acknowledgment can boost their confidence and pride in their reading achievements.  Here is a Free Reading Certificate you can print at home.

Free Download

10. Share their success: Share your child's reading milestones with friends and family members. Encourage them to talk about their favorite parts of the book, what they learned, or why they enjoyed it. This not only celebrates their accomplishment but also inspires conversations and recommendations among peers.


Remember, the goal is to celebrate and foster a love for reading, so choose activities and rewards that resonate with your child's interests and preferences. Celebrating their reading milestones reinforces their achievements and encourages them to continue exploring the wonderful world of books.


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Friday, July 7, 2023

10 Books About Camping

 10 Books About Camping

Here's a list of ten children's books that revolve around the theme of camping:

1. "A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee" by Chris Van Dusen


2. "Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping" by Mélanie Watt



3. "Curious George Goes Camping" by Margret Rey



4. "Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping" by Peggy Parish



5. "S Is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet" by Helen Foster James



6. "Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night" by Cynthia Rylant



7. "Froggy Goes to Camp" by Jonathan London



8. "The Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks" by Barb Rosenstock



9. "The Berenstain Bears Go To Camp" by Stan and Jan Berenstain



10. "Olivia Goes Camping" by Alex Harvey


These books offer fun and adventurous stories centered around the camping experience, perfect for young readers who are curious about outdoor adventures and nature. Enjoy reading and exploring the camping world through these delightful children's books!


Let us know what you think. Do you have a favorite camping book?


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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

13 Books to Celebrate America

13 Books to Celebrate America


This Independence Day, explore great books and patriotic stories to honor the people and places that make our nation special.

1-"Oh Say Can You See?" by Sheela Keenan


3-"A True Book- The Founding Mothers of America" by Selene Castrovilla

4-"For Which We Stand" by Jeff Foster

5-"I Survived #15- I Survived The American Revolution" by Lauren Tarshis

6-"My First Biography-Abraham Lincoln" by Marion Dane Bauer

7-"We Have a Constitution" by Ann Bonwill

8-"I Am #5-George Washington" by Ms. Grace Norwich


*10-"The Night Before the Fourth of July" by Natasha Wing

*11-"Red, White and Boom" by Lee Wardlaw

*12-"Fourth of July Mice" by Bethany Roberts

*13-"Corduroy's 4th of July" by Don Freeman



The majority of this list was taken from the Scholastic Newsletter.

*This book is available to watch on our YouTube channel.

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