Tag Archives: family activities

Value of Building a Reading Culture

A couple of interesting reading facts to consider: 71% of parents feel reading is a vital skill, yet only 31% of kids read for fun 5-7 day each week. While we teach kids to walk, talk and eat and practice sports, we seldom get involved in helping them learn their letters and numbers. (If you… Read More »

Summer Trips with Kids

Where to go? What to do close to home without expending a pocketful of cash? As summer plans kick into view, think locally. There are many interesting activities near home that cost little to nothing. Here’s a starting list of kid-friendly ideas. Parks, beaches, trails, rivers, lakes with activities Libraries, zoos, aquariums, art shops and… Read More »

Winter Break

School breaks offer a great chance to engage in family activities. Whether those activities are home baking, sharing books or movies, or visiting local sites or relatives, they give families a chance to spend quality time together around the adults work schedules. In winter those breaks might include special activities such as playing in the… Read More »