Tag: parenting
Parents chat about summer reading success
By Megan on May 8th, 2013
On Monday night, we kicked off the Summer Challenge with a Facebook chat on the Scholastic Parents Facebook page. In short, it was a hit. Thousands of parents tuned in to hear parent bloggers Amy Mascott and Allison McDonald sharemore… full post
The Summer Challenge Begins TODAY!
By Megan on May 6th, 2013
Summer readers, your attention please. Today is an important day. The Scholastic Summer Challenge has officially begun! If you’ve participated before, we hope you’re doing your happy dance. If you’re new to the program, here’s a quickmore… full post
T-minus one week until the 2013 Summer Challenge begins!
By Megan on April 29th, 2013
Fact: Early and sustained summer learning opportunities improve academic outcomes for children and lead to higher graduation rates and better preparation for college. Studies show that reading during the summer months isn’t something kids simplymore… full post
Psst…! Parents, you’re invited…
By Megan on April 26th, 2013
Do you have plans on Monday, May 6, 2013, at 9pm EST? Dinner date? Movie? Maybe a show? You might want to take a rain check. Instead, swing by the Parents Facebook page for a live chat about summer reading. See below for more details! Bestmore… full post
A space for reading
By Guest Blogger on April 24th, 2013
Now that’s a bookshelf. Julia Graeper from the Classroom and Community Group recently told us about the book collection her family has. Naturally, we had to hear more, so she’s back to talk about it. Take it away, Julia! My baby is lucky. more… full post
Helping children become financially and mathematically savvy
By Alex on March 26th, 2013
With April being Financial Literacy Month, we thought it would be a great time to share some tips from Jane Crawford, author of Why Can’t I Have EVERYTHING?. From visits from the Tooth Fairy to a weekly allowance, there are many opportunities tomore… full post
Pam Allyn on stretching kids’ ‘reading muscles’ in the Common Core era
By Megan on March 18th, 2013
Pam Allyn, Global Ambassador for Scholastic’s Read Every Day. Lead a Better Life. Global Literacy Campaign, shares two important messages on reading and the Common Core State Standards. Pam emphasizes reading volume and how we can challengemore… full post
Free educational resources for the month of March
By Alex on March 1st, 2013
Looking ahead to the month of March, here are some free resources, lesson plans, and activities for teachers and parents to use with kids. As you know, March is Women’s History Month. Take a Common Core approach to Women’s History Monthmore… full post
Read it Forward on World Read Aloud Day
By Megan on February 28th, 2013
March 6, 2013, is World Read Aloud Day, an awareness day advocating for literacy as a human right. World Read Aloud Day creates a community of people who support every child’s right to learn to read and to have access to books and technology thatmore… full post
A new parent talks: learning how to read every day
By Jessica on February 27th, 2013
When you are pregnant, you have so many ideas about what parenthood is going to be like. You have months to plan everything. (From experience I can say that is even truer if you happen to be put on months of bed rest!) And for us, a family that wasmore… full post
