Do you want to get your kids excited about reading? If so, get ready for the countdown: ten days of ideas that will get you and yours into reading! Today’s recommendation is for the introvert in many of us. I’m an introvert, and I’m not ashamed to admit that I need a little quiet time every so often. I rarely get time to sit down in a quiet place and read a book. Usually, the house is bustling around me, and I’m trying to ignore that next thing that I need to do because the book is just so interesting. … Continue reading →

What do you remember about your childhood books? Do you remember falling into new worlds? Acting them out in the garden? Hiding under the covers or in a cosy corner while you read a book? The fall and winter seasons are the perfect time to cuddle up with a book in a reading nook. Dedicate a corner of the living room, rec room, or a child’s room to creating an interactive reading and writing center for your primary-aged children. A reading nook should be private and cozy, but it should also be accessible to the children. Place a small carpet … Continue reading →