by Alissa | Apr 28, 2022 | Alissa McClure blog, reading with kids, recommendations
A while back, my friend Mary Mecham reached out to me to see if I would like to share some of my favorite children’s books that include children with disabilities. As you know, I am a big proponent of inclusive books! Providing windows and mirrors is–in my...
by Alissa | Apr 30, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog, education, reading with kids, recommendations
It’s Children’s Book Week–the 100th Children’s Book Week! I kicked-off the week with a post on the Houston Moms Blog and today I want to carry on the celebration here. Colby Sharp, creator of the fantastic book The Creativity Project, shares...
by Alissa | Dec 14, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, Friday Favorites, reading with kids, recommendations
Reading with your little ones before they go off to school is a double win: you spend time building memories with your children AND you teach them to love books and stories long before they can read them for themselves. Reading books aloud with your children builds a...
by Alissa | Oct 17, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, motherhood, reading with kids
I was recently asked this question: How can I get my kindergartener–who is a very strong reader–to start reading longer books (like chapter books)? Before we dive into some fun with literacy and encouraging our children to grow as readers, I just need to...
by Alissa | Sep 19, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, education, reading with kids
I recently sat down with my fourth-grader to go over some of his graded work. He had gotten a pretty abysmal score on a reading comprehension test and as I pulled it out to sign it (school policy) and go over with him (my policy), he cried. Once he pulled himself...
by Alissa | Aug 22, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, reading with kids, recommendations, self-improvement
We talk a lot about the importance of reading with our kids and placing emphasis on literacy in the home. One of the most valuable ways to do that is possibly also the most fun: READ! Yes, it’s still a good idea to set aside at least 10 minutes each day to read...
