Posts Tagged ‘activities’
As summer comes to a close and the school year approaches, RIF has a few tips and family resources to make the transition from summer to fall as smooth as possible. Helpful reminders: Ease into a new routine – from weekday dinners to homework and extracurricular activities, develop a routine that works for everyone and stick to it! […]
What better time than Valentine’s Day to talk to young ones about friendship? Each of the books below deals with different aspects of friendship and comes with activities to enhance the experience before and after reading. If you get through the whole booklist, we have even more fun and friendly activities for you to enjoy with your […]
February is a time to remember and celebrate the black individuals and events that have helped shape our country. Make sure to look into African American History Month events at your locals museums and libraries, and check out our favorite books for the month. Each of the stories highlighted below is a true tale, or […]
Next to the candy, the fun of Halloween is all in dressing up. For kids and grown-ups alike, Halloween is a day to try on a different or future life—or simply get goofy. Here are some ideas for easy costumes inspired by great kids’ books. Read the book before making the costume to familiarize your […]
When summer rolls around, we’re all ready for a break. Whether that’s romping about outside, spending time with friends, or catching up on sleep, everyone has an idea of what it means to relax and recharge. But it seems like reading is getting left off the list. In a new survey from RIF and our […]
Chomping, toothy, and not to trifle with. Sharks have always been a fascinating creature to humans. Take Shark Week‘s popularity for example. So let’s celebrate Shark Week in true RIF fashion—with these “Jawsome” reads! National Geographic Kids 5,000 Awesome Facts About Everything is filled with information and facts that will get your kid’s head spinning with […]
It’s a slippery slope. “Summer Slide” is what we use to describe learning loss for children over the summer – a loss disproportionately affecting underserved children. Researchers put it at two months (if not more) of learning loss. And the effect is cumulative, causing a significant achievement gap between low and middle-income children down the […]
We all know the phrase, “Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” This Earth Day, don’t forget the 4th “r”—Read! Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to pass along important values and set an example for little ones in your life. So how do you teach kids about Mother Earth and what they can do to help her? Start with […]
It’s a simple concept, but with so many devices these days, National Screen-Free Week can be a real challenge – for grown-ups and kids. That’s why we’re giving you a heads up early. This year’s week to unplug – April 29 to May 5 – is the perfect opportunity to put down the remote and pick […]
Rainbows. Shamrocks. Green Eggs and Ham. Ahh, memories of St. Patrick’s Day as a child. My mom used to make me green eggs (scrambled) and ham for breakfast. We’d read the classic Dr. Seuss tale together. In the backyard, I’d look for lucky four-leaf clovers and search the sky for rainbows, in hopes of chasing […]
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