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Children's Books on CD
Children's books on CD are perfect for letting your child enjoy books which are above their reading level, exposing them to more advanced vocabulary and providing a good model for fluent reading. My children and I love them!
I have recently updated our list of favourite audiobooks to include all of our current top hits. Check out the updated list here.
Writing Summer Poems
Help your child to write summer poems by following these practical ideas for getting their creative juices flowing.
Choosing Books For Reluctant Readers
Find out what to look for when choosing books for reluctant readers, and also check out these great book recommendations which are sure to hook your child.
Turn Your Reluctant Reader into an Avid Reader
Try out these practical tips for turning your reluctant reader into an avid reader.
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How to Make a Joke Book
How do you have lots of laughs while helping your child improve their reading, writing and comprehension? Show your child how to make a joke book and let the fun start!
The Best Read Aloud Books for Intermediate Listeners
Is your child ready to listen to longer read aloud books, such as chapter books or short novels? Here are some great suggestions which are perfect for intermediate listeners.
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Free Spelling Games For Kids
If your child is struggling to learn their spelling words, try these free spelling games for kids which are sure to turn the ordeal into lots of fun.
Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books 2012
Publishers Weekly have once again picked their best books published this year for children and teens. Here are their 2012 selections for the best children's picture books, fiction and nonfiction, together with reviews for each book.
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How to choose books for reluctant readers.
Perfect read aloud books for intermediate listeners.
Add some wordless picture books to your child's bookshelf.
Captivate your child with these audiobooks.
Discover the benefits of reading children's poems.
Motivate your beginner reader with these early reader books.
Develop your child's appetite for reading with these chapter books.
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Turn your reluctant reader into an avid reader.
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Provide early reading help to your beginning reader.
Find out why reading to your child is so important.
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Make learning words fun with these spelling games.
Help your child learn letters with these games.
Play these phonics games with your child.
Develop your child's literacy with these word games.
Expand your child's vocabulary with these games.
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Have lots of laughs making a joke book.
Encourage writing with Pokemon writing activities.
Create a play scene to bring an autumn poem to life.
Cut up your old toy catalogues and make your own toy book.
Practice literacy skills with this code breaker game.
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