francesmackay02Mar 45 min15 Fun Counting Picture BooksHere are my favourite counting picture books for young kids, together with their Amazon links. I've even added my own counting book at...
francesmackay02Jan 262 minTips for teaching kids to countStart with small numbers: Begin by teaching your child to count from 1 to 10. Once they have mastered this, gradually increase the...
francesmackay02Dec 8, 20224 minKids' books with a baby as the main characterThere are lots of books written about babies but not many of them have a baby as the main character of the story. You have to hunt quite...
francesmackay02Oct 13, 20222 minUsing picture books with older childrenHow to choose a picture book for older children: 1. Explore the book before reading it to make sure it has content that may lead to...
francesmackay02Sep 16, 20222 minHow to motivate reluctant readersThere are different reasons why a child may not want to read: 1. They haven’t found books that suit their interests 2. They can...
francesmackay02Sep 7, 20221 minWhat are the benefits of reading to your child at bedtime?· It promotes bonding between you and your child. It’s a special time where you can cosy up and spend uninterrupted (hopefully!)...
francesmackay02Aug 7, 20223 minQuestions you can ask when sharing a picture book with your childThese questions are only suggestions - to give you an idea of the types of things you could talk about when sharing a picture book with...
francesmackay02Jul 20, 20222 minWhy Funny Books Are Good For KidsWhy Funny Books Are Good For Kids What kind of books do kids love the most? Funny ones, of course!
francesmackay02Jul 18, 20222 minBenefits of Picture Books for Older KidsMany parents think that picture books are only for very young children. But picture books have much to offer children of all ages. Here...
francesmackay02Jul 18, 20221 minWhat Kind of Books Should I Choose for a Baby?1. Tough books that can be chewed and tossed around are a good choice! Board, vinyl and cloth books are perfect for beginner books. 2....