Read Every Day!

Encourage your child to enter Scholastic's Read Every Day contest to have a chance to win a custom home library and a poster from Taylor Swift. There will be 31 winners and you can enter every day. Last day to enter is November 26, 2010. The contest's goal is to promote daily reading, of anything - newspapers, magazines, on-line texts, even books! Go to the following link and sign up today! http://www.scholastic.com/readeverydaysweeps/

Read Every Day

Its Time to Buy the Cards!

Well, its time to start getting serious about the upcoming holiday season. I knew it was time when riding down the main street of my town (before Halloween) and saw the Christmas banners already posted on the streetlamps! But I am a step ahead because last year's one snow event furnished me with a great picture that I plan to use for this year's Christmas card. This will be a simple and stress free task by using Shutterfly's holiday cards. I will simply chose my favorite card design from their Christmas cards designs or Christmas photo cards . This year I have chosen the Gifted Tag Christmas 4 x 8 photo card for 1 to 2 photos. I will then upload my photo or photos directly from my computer. I can then add text and other finishing touches. After that I will decide how many cards I need, and order! Mark that job off the list!

Scholastic Launches You Are What You Read

Scholastic has launched a new social networking site for those who love books and reading and to help promote the importance of reading. Users may list the five books that have had the biggest impact on their lives. They will also find the "bookprints" of many recognizable names from education, media, publishing, entertainment and more. Users will have the choice of several activities and have the opportunity to interact with others who share a love of reading and books. The site is a part of the celebration of Scholastic's 90th anniversary and is a part of their global literacy campaign, Read Every Day. Lead a Better Life. For further information visit:
http://youarewhatyouread.scholastic.com/adults/ .

Free Phonics All-in-One Reading Program

For parents, teachers, tutors, or anyone who wants to teach a child to read, Progressive Phonics is a free resource available on-line. Books and worksheets are available for downloading or can be viewed on-line. Free registration is required, but you can view sample books before registering. Check it out at this link:

http://www.progressivephonics.com/

Roald Dahl Day - September 13th

Today is officially Roald Dahl Day. You may recognize him as the author of James and The Giant Peach, Matilda, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox and more. To help celebrate you can download a party pack which comes complete with activities, printables, instructions, historic facts and party or lesson ideas. Make your Roald Dahl Day a great one by visiting the following web site:

http://www.roalddahlday.info/Resources.aspx

Become a Revolting Reader by reading three Roald Dahl books. Check out the details at

http://www.roalddahlday.info/Competition.aspx