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Sometimes sitting down with “just a book” can be a little overwhelming for kids.  All those words and pages — especially if they’re just starting to read or not overly crazy about reading. And then there’s the whole sitting part of reading — not something our kids EVER really did; they would constantly move and …

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May is “Get Caught Reading” month – a challenge to everyone to do some reading (or listening)!  There’s so much research that shows encouraging kids to read, and reading aloud to kids, helps to increase vocabulary, comprehension skills and overall achievement at school.  But, I often get this question from parents, “What should my child read?”. My answer – anything they enjoy!

Here are a number of options:

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We’re gearing up for our annual family vacation and this year we are heading for the ocean! 

Woohoo! 

Being from the dead middle of the U.S. means that we’re all pretty excited about spending some time near the big blue sea.

As we’re prepping for our trip, I’m keeping an eye out for some great ocean activities to do while we’re there.  And we had some really cute ones that were shared during last week’s Discover & Explore Animals linky.

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May 12th – 18th is Children’s Book Week so of course I thought we should celebrate with a new booklist! 

And this one is just perfect as we head into summer.  Once the kids finish school, put their backpack to good use by turning it into an adventure sack! 

Grab a set of binoculars, a nature journal and a few of these great field guides.  You’ll find some great reads for kids who enjoy bird-watching, scouting out wildlife, hunting for gems and exploring the forest.  I’ve included affiliate links for each of our recommended reads so you can learn more about our favorites too.

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