http://www.better-childrens-books.com/Children-s-books-blog.html Get your children reading with Better Children's Books. The importance of reading can't be overstated. Come learn more! en-us childrens books Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:20:20 GMT Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:20:20 GMT better-childrens-books.com http://www.better-childrens-books.com/kid-friendly-recipes.html Unique kid friendly recipes ebook with easy recipes for kids to make dog treats for their dogs. In addition to being fun, the cookbook is educational and easy for parents and children to use. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:18:52 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/reluctant-readers.html Reluctant readers are frustrating for parents and teachers alike. The good news is that if your child is a reluctant reader, there are steps that you can take to help him. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:14:48 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/school-subjects-t2.html Some school subjects are required for homeschooling, but you are free to include others in your home school curriculum. And there are many childrens books that will help you teach your child. Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:21:12 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/character-education-books.html Character education books, written by childrens book author Leah Swan, are the subject of this childrens book author interview. Swan discusses how she uses character building lessons in her childrens Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:09:29 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/books-preschool.html Books preschool children like are a bit more advanced than books for babies. A preschooler may like interactive books or picture books for preschoolers. Do you know how to choose? Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:38:39 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/david-murray.html Interview of award winning David Murray, author of childrens books. Murray rates high among science fiction authors of books for tweens, but also writes fantasy books for younger children. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:33:05 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/science-fiction-authors.html Good science fiction authors who write books for tweens can be hard to find. But, you will find this interview with David Murray, author, to be quite interesting. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:11:08 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/second-language-acquisition-t2.html Second language acquisition has become more popular in recent years. The importance of foreign language study is recognized, and many children are now learning a second language. 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Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:13:28 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/childrens-book-of-the-month-club.html The Childrens Book of the Month Club offers top quality books in various age groups and for children with different interests. Childrens book clubs provide a way to keep your child interested in readi Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:43:38 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/childrens-book-authors-t2.html It’s fun to interview childrens book authors to learn more about who wrote the books. This section features author interviews of childrens books and tells us about their backgrounds and their interest Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:35:07 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/children-and-stress-t2.html Children and stress. While we all want to have stress free kids, the truth is that many children suffer the effects of stress. Stress in children can show its ugly head in many ways. Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:27:36 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/black-expressions-book-club.html Black Expressions Book Club features books for kids on black culture and history. You will find black authors and authors that give a black perspective and write about heroes in the black community. Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:01:31 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/famous-people-in-history.html Writer of famous people in history books, childrens author Denice Barlow Brown talks about her book The Moonlight Message in an interview by Better Childrens Books. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:41:42 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/famous-people-in-history.html Denise Brown, author of famous people in history books for children is sponsoring a give-away of her book, <i>Moonlight Message</i>. You can enter the give-away and win a copy of <i>Moonlight Message</i> for your child by clicking on the link for more info and going to Denice's website. 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Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:32:12 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/reading-to-children.html Start reading to children when they are just babies and you will be setting the stage for reading success. Reading to kids helps to build vocabulary skills and give children a firm foundation for rea Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:59:11 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/homeschooling-curriculum-t2.html Homeschooling curriculum decisions can be tough, but, fortunately there are quite a few curriculums to choose from. Here are some home school curriculum reviews to help you. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:22:42 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/teaching-social-skills-t2.html You may not think that teaching social skills to your kids is important, but children who have good social skills turn into adults who are socially appropriate and successful. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:51:32 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/life-skills-curriculum-t2.html A life skills curriculum is needed in schools, whether home schools or public schools. Children need to learn basic life skills needed in real life, so they can get along with others and function well Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:16:18 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/reading-aids-t2.html There are many excellent reading aids available to help you teach your child to read. You can choose to use formal reading activities, reading games or even use online reading activities for reading s Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:52:14 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/childrens-audio-books.html Childrens Audio Books provide entertainment, but they also help children gain reading readiness skills that help them to be better readers. Did you know that children who know more words... Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:46:31 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/homeschooling-gifted-children.html Homeschooling gifted children brings a dichotomy of advantages and disadvantages for the gifted child and the parents of gifted children. Unique among their peers… Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:40:32 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/kids-christmas-stories-t2.html There are so many kids Christmas stories and books that it is hard to choose. Of course there are books about Christmas that are classics, and you can find some new childrens books that are special, t Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:36:14 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/phonics-lessons-t2.html Phonics lessons are fun. When you use phonics games and programs like Hooked on Phonics, children love the lessons and they learn to read. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:33:03 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/reading-levels-t2.html Buying childrens books, based on reading levels, can be a bit tricky. Reading skills are learned and are not based entirely on a childs age. Kids reading at the right level, think books are fun! Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:27:55 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/jocelyn-jackson.html Jocelyn Jackson, author of Ariels Adventures is interviewed here about her new childrens book. The book is a true story about Jocelyn’s Maltese dog Ariel, and adventures she had during her short life. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:07:43 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/coloring-book-fun.html Coloring book fun may be teaching your child more than you think. Preschoolers learn to identify things, develop fine motor skills and learn to communicate by coloring. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:06:25 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/crossings-book-club.html Crossings Book Club is a Christian book clubthat supports your family values and ethics. And you can use many of their books for a Christian home school curriculum. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:01:43 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/childrens-doubleday-book-club.html The Childrens Doubleday Book Club, in business for many years, has earned a high reputation for excellence in childrens books. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:57:43 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/disney-childrens-book-club.html Join a Disney childrens book club and add excitement to your child’s reading. Choose from classic stories from your childhood or modern fairytales. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:28:49 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/christian-book-clubs.html Christian book clubs provide great fun while teaching Christian values. Choose books that complement your homeschool lessons or your family’s teachings. Have fun with your child while he is learning! Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:26:13 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/book-club-recommendations.html The best book club recommendations come from people you trust, people who think like you. Many homeschooled kids and parents join book clubs or start their own book clubs for young children. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:18:19 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/childrens-book-clubs.html The best childrens book clubs appeal to your child’s interests. Each book club for kids is unique. The best book clubs for young children will be ones that choose books suitable for <i>your child</i>. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:15:41 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/dr-seuss-book-club.html The Dr Seuss Book Club brings the magic of words to a book club for kids. Childrens book clubs include the timeless teaching stories of Dr. Seuss because they are fun. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:10:14 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/how-to-homeschool.html Wondering how to homeschool? While home schooling is not for everyone, many families are having great success teaching their children at home. Home schools take organization, but they are not hard… Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:58:32 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/homeschool-groups.html Homeschool groups are an important part of homeschooling. Experienced homeschoolers recommend that you connect with home school groups for support and advice. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:51:55 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/homeschool-requirements.html Every state has different homeschool requirements. You may have attendance requirements, homeschool record keeping requirements or portfolio requirements… Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:49:17 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/homeschool-record-keeping.html Homeschool record keeping, whether record keeping software or a journal, are a fact of life when homeschooling. Keeping home school records ensures a better education in addition to filling requiremen Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:46:46 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/online-home-school.html Online home school growing with wild abandon to help you educate your child at home. A homeschool online curriculum can even lighten the load of planning, freeing you to teach other things. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:43:51 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/homeschooling-field-trips.html Homeschooling field trips brighten your weeks and enliven any home school curriculum. Fun field trips can start in your own backyard, the store or across the country. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:41:06 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/pros-and-cons-of-homeschooling.html The debate over the pros and cons of homeschooling is heating up as homeschooling popularity grows. The biggest issue is home school vs public school performance… Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:38:30 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/home-school-schedule.html A home school schedule provides time for lessons and accountability for state requirements. It can be as simple as a written daily planner or you can use scheduling software. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:34:13 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/homeschool-portfolio.html A homeschool portfolio helps measure student progress. Student portfolios are memory books, designed to measure achievement that might be missed by standardized achievement tests. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:26:01 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/homeschool-legal-defense.html A homeschool legal defense group can defend your constitutional rights to homeschool and give advice on ways to avoid legal issues as you begin the homeschool process. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:30:39 GMT http://www.better-childrens-books.com/home-school-books.html Home school books give you the opportunity to choose how and what your child will learn. While it takes some thought and time, picking homeschool textbooks for your child is well worthwhile! Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:06:00 GMT