While some children are interested in books from a young age, others need more convincing to sit down and read. What can you do to help your kids find their love of literature? The Right Mindset First, it’s important to frame reading as a hobby rather than a chore. Telling your child to read for
Read moreReview: Sid’s Big Fib by Roo Parkin
Have you ever told a lie that got out of hand? Has it cost you a friendship with someone important? Is it difficult for you to tell the difference between lying and exaggerating? In Roo Parkin’s July 2022 picture book Sid’s Big Fib, two friends compete to outdo each other with news of their weekend
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In summer 2022, we did an interview with the brilliant team behind the Ottawa Book Expo! Get to know us better and find out what we do in our field by watching the video below… [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-4lP5BP20A[/embedyt]
Read moreThe Mind Behind Best Reading! Phonics: An Interview with Author and Teacher Cathy Jackson
What got you into teaching as a career? I enjoyed the energy and creativity of children. What’s the best part about teaching kids to read? It is wonderful to see children’s pride in their achievement and confidence in themselves grow before your eyes. Their head is a bit higher and their shoulders are a bit
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