Hello Remodelaholics! It’s Dawn here back with yet another free printable graphic this month featuring one of my absolute favorite pastimes: reading. Because, as this new book art printable says, between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be! If you’re familiar with my blog, AD Aesthetic, you probably know how much […]
10 Dystopian Novels to Read If You Enjoyed Hunger Games
There’s something so fascinating about a dystopian world in fiction. It’s like hopping into a time machine and getting a glimpse of the future that could happen if we make bad choices today. If you loved Hunger Games and are looking for more dystopian novels to read, check out these 10 great titles, listed in […]
10 Science Books 6-9 Year Olds Will Love
As children start school and begin acquiring reading skills, designated reading time at home becomes even more important. While your child is learning to be a more competent reader, they are also absorbing more information about a variety of subjects. If you want to foster a love of science in your early elementary aged […]
10 Science Books 3-6 Year Olds Will Love
Reading books out loud to young children is a great way to introduce new concepts and reinforce learning. Picture books for pre-readers are specifically designed to be read aloud while engaging young kids. Science doesn’t have to be complicated or boring, and reading about scientific ideas together can help kids feel more confident […]
10 Charming Christmas Tales for Kids
Themed books can help the holidays come alive for kids! Of course there are the classics – Twas The Night Before Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Polar Express – but if you’re looking for a few fresh Christmas Stories to update your holiday library, here are 10 ideas you may not know about […]
10 Art Education Books 3-6 Year Olds Will Love
Art is an important and vastly under-appreciated element of education. Fortunately, there are a myriad of ways you can supplement art education in your home. Reading books to your child is one valuable tool for learning. Children will become better readers and writers while having fun with you and learning about art. There are […]
How to Raise Kids Who Love Learning
The human brain is blessed with a huge capacity for learning, especially during the childhood years. Unlock your children’s innate ability to teach themselves and ensure that they fall in love with the wonderful act of learning! Here’s a few tips you can use to encourage your kids to love learning. 1. Provide little (or […]
10 Math Books 3-6 Year Olds Will Love
If you’re in the market for different techniques to supplement your child’s school-taught math education at home, don’t overlook something you’re probably already doing! Reading to your child encourages all kinds of skills – from letter and sound recognition to imagination to critical thinking and problem solving skills. With the right kind of picture books, […]
10 Awesome Kids' Books (you may not know about)
Is your children’s library a bit stale? While we all have favorite kids’ books, sometimes reading the same well-loved tale over and over can be kind of… boring. It’s great to stock up on the classics – stories you read as a child, gems from favorite authors, characters your kids love – maybe you need […]
Eight Historical Fiction Books for Early Teens
Historical fiction for teens is a robust genre full of exceptional choices. A mixture of classic and contemporary titles, this list of provoking stories is sure to pique your teen’s interest and help promote the good practice of daily reading. Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez It’s 1960 and twelve-year-old Anita de la Torreis […]
5 Alternative Ways to Spend Super Bowl Sunday
Not a football fan? I’m not either. I don’t understand the rules, and I certainly don’t have a favorite team. If you’re like me and Super Bowl Sunday is just another Sunday to you, you’re in luck — here are five great ways to spend the day while everyone else is eating way too many […]
4 Steps to a Great Kids' Reading Nook
If you are a passionate reader, you know the thrill that can fill you when you pick up the right book and curl up on a porch swing. As you watch the children in your life becoming familiar with books, it’s likely you want the same for them. These ideas will help you to inspire […]
6 Ways Teach Your Toddler To Love Reading
Your child may not start to learn to read until kindergarten, but that doesn’t mean he or she can’t love reading before then. Toddlers love to explore and learn and try new things, so age two to five is a great time to show them how much fun a good book can be. Here are […]
5 Favorite Potty Training Books
Potty training isn’t a lot of fun, but you can make the experience much more fun and bearable for you and your toddler by bringing out these five potty training books. These books are funny and cheerful, but they also come with important potty training lessons. Potty by Leslie Patricelli This cute little board potty […]
What To Read If You Loved Gone Girl
Without a doubt, author Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl was one of last year’s blockbuster bestsellers. Suspenseful, a little dark, surprising plot twists, things not being what they appear – if these qualities of Flynn’s book are your cup of reading tea, here’s a list of other books that you will be sure to love. (Note: book […]
