Glancing over my son's grade one report card I noticed straight away that he was doing really well in math and needed some help with his reading. This isn't uncommon, we've seen study after study, year after year all saying the same thing, boys fall behind their female class mates when it comes to reading and writing. Boys tend to learn to read at an older age than girls, take longer to learn, and comprehend narrative texts less easily. Boys also value reading less, and see reading as a way to … [Read more...]
Encourage Your Boys to Read
March 11, 2013 By 68 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
New From Scholastic Canada
February 21, 2013 By 10 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Do your kids bring home Scholastic book orders each month from school? We get a few of them between my two boys and they love it! It's like their own personal mail and they start picking out their favourite books right away! For my oldest son it is always the Lego books, which in his defense, are pretty cool! Some even come with a couple of Lego figures! For my younger boys, they are happy with anything and you'll find some fun suggestions with these new Scholastic titles below! Welcome, … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul : Power of Positive
February 20, 2013 By 2 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Positive 101 Inspirational Stories about Changing Your Life through Positive Thinking Attitude is everything. And this book will uplift and inspire readers with its 101 success stories about the power of positive thinking and how contributors changed their lives, solved problems, or overcame challenges through a positive attitude, counting their blessings, or other epiphanies. I have 3 copies to give away! Enter Below! US/CAN this giveaway has ended … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Finding My Faith
January 30, 2013 By 1 Comment We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
101 Inspirational Stories about Life, Belief, and Spiritual Renewal Chicken Soup for the Soul: Finding My Faith Everyone's "faith story" is different. People of Christian and Jewish faiths share their personal experiences and miracles in this inspiring collection of amazing stories about the number of ways people discover, or rediscover, their faith. These inspirational and powerful stories will touch the hearts and souls of readers. I have 3 copies to give away! Enter Below! US/CAN This … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Great Health
January 16, 2013 By 1 Comment We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Great Health Use Your Mind to Promote Your Own Healing and Wellness Inspiring Chicken Soup for the Soul stories and accessible leading-edge medical information from Dr. Jeff Brown of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Brown unlocks the mysteries of the mind/body connection and shows you how you can feel better and really be better by using your mind and thinking positively. The great stories will show you how other people have used positive … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: I can’t believe my Cat/Dog did that!
December 30, 2012 By 94 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Well there's Cat people and there's Dog people right? Which one are you?? I am definitely a dog person, I wouldn't trade my chocolate lab for any cat in the world, but I know there are a few of you who would argue the other way! No matter! I have three copies of each new book from Chicken Soup for the Soul to giveaway! 101 Stories about the Crazy Antics of Our Canine/Feline Friends We all rejoice in the simple absurdities, funny habits, and crazy antics of our dogs. They make us smile … [Read more...]
