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This article gives teachers practical techniques to encourage their students to read more.

By making reading comprehension activities more enjoyable, students will learn to enjoy reading.

The first time a child reads words is a time for celebrating. However, children begin learning to read long before they read their first printed word.

Do you DEAR in your classroom? Drop everything and read is a great way to keep kids reading...

Don't let your textbook load discourage you from reading for fun! Here are suggestions for engrossing novels to keep on your desk for a study break.

Quick, fun things for busy parents to do at home to help teach and reinforce the reading skills of children. Small things can make a big difference!

Here are some tips to help writers who feel like their writing is adequate but lacks pizzazz or those who think their writing is decent but difficult to accomplish.

Lucille Clifton's fun poem literally praises a large posterior while implying that there is an equally expansive mental facility attached to that physical expansiveness.

Disney and Pixar have together created some superb feature length animations and were instrumental in bringing animation back into the box office wars.

One of the best ways to get kids in the school library is to hold inspiring events, organize book fairs and offer exciting library activities.

Books are not the only way to learn to read. Many children teach themselves to read with the aid of online games and activities designed to foster early literacy.

It is important to structure language arts lesson plans to help students in middle school become better readers, and subsequently raise standardized test scores.

The romance novel industry is hardly the lightweight it's often taken for. In fact, it is a powerful force in book publishing, comprising half the paperback market.

The very layout of the classroom helps students learn to read if the teacher utilizes available resources appropriately.

The Internet and books may be a magic combination as Disney Digital Books launches an interactive online children's book site for children.

Picture this: a mother sitting in a rocking chair reading to her newborn baby. Is that too early to introduce a child to books? The answer is a resounding NO!

Studies conducted by the National Institute for Literacy reveal that children who are read to regularly by their parents measure higher vocabulary scores.

For the tween who loves to read books, there are many classics that should not be overlooked. Just because a story is many years old doesn't mean it isn't exciting.

Dog Fancy is the most widely read magazine about dogs in the world, and it has gained its readership through its in-depth coverage to all dog owners.

For smart end of the year planning, you'll need a handy bag of vocabulary games - especially for those last few days of school.

Fun leaf, pumpkin and acorn activities to go with any fall, Halloween or October lesson plan.

PBS Kids TV show Super Why! is a program parents can trust. One that not only entertains, but enhances children's decision making and literacy skills.

Improving standardized reading test scores in elementary students is an important goal for every teacher.

The toddler years are the perfect time to start instilling a life-long love of books, reading, and learning!

As kids enter into the third and fourth grades, parents may need to help them with more difficult reading. Here are some tips to promote the love of books in older kids.

Attending a retreat is an uplifting way for women to re-focus on their priorities and self-care. When planning for a retreat there are a few basic elements to consider.

In moderation, procrastination can help you relieve stress and study and more effectively! Here's some tips for having an effective and relaxing study break

Easy lessons with a few simple materials are all that's needed for the substitute teacher in a CCD class.

Earthworms live beneath our feet, we seldom think about them. However, as Amy Stewart enlightens us in her book 'The Earth Moved' earthworms are very important.

Author of science fiction book Hungry explains how fate, a writing exercise, and a math specialist helped her craft a comedy about a charismatic flesh-eating space alien

Find great teaching tools that can introduce children to bats through observation, online resources, and children's books.

Ideas and suggestions to get boys reading outside the classroom.

Start out the year in your religious education class by forming friendships and classroom bonds.

Short, funny tongue twisters to better students pronunciations of the English language. ESL teachers and speech therapists can use this tool for speech development.

Discover all the wonderful things you can do in the month of March.

Storyteller Tom Birdseye talks about the importance and challenges of publishing children's books to encourage kids literacy.

Parents and grandparents can use the list of best books for kindergarten kids to buy Christmas presents and holiday gifts for young children aged 4 to 7 years old.

The Vancouver International Writer's Festival is in its 22nd year and again promises an exciting experience.

The National Steinbeck Center is a family friendly place for a vacation to learn about a fascinating author, how he describes everyday people, and the region they live in

After the young child is introduced to the basics of reading, fun activities involving word cards and corresponding objects are designed to encourage further reading.

Poptropica is a free online game aimed at the six year old to twelve year old child. The game provides a great platform to reinforce reading skills.

Whether choosing books for children as a parent or as a gift, these guidelines will help ensure the book is age appropriate.

Reading for pleasure is directly tied to children's success, but getting them to enjoy reading can be a challenge. Here are some tips to encourage a lifetime of reading.

Carowinds, an amusement park located on the North Carolina and South Carolina border, offers a wide variety of rides, shows, concerts, shopping, food, and more.