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Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Four Resources to Prepare Your Child for Preschool:
Lynn said, "It's that time again. Back to school time. For some parents, it may be preschool time -- a potentially difficult and emotional experience for both parent and child. Preschool is a child's first step on their academic journey and a parent's..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Making Friends with Word Families:
Lynn said, "It’s a term that’s got a nice, friendly ring to it. Perhaps you’ve heard it before but may not know exactly what it means: word families. Word families, sometimes also referred to as phonograms are letter patterns that are..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled What is Early Literacy?:
Lynn said, "It’s the mother who sings to her infant. The baby who chews on the board book! The toddler who asks for his favorite stories to be read to him over and over again. Sound familiar? Early literacy is what children learn and know about..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Intro to Sight Words:
Lynn said, "What exactly is a “sight word?” Also known as “high frequency words” or the Dolch word list,” sight words are among the most frequently used words in the English language. There are 220 commonly used sight words,..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Bob Books Tips: Sounding Out Words:
Lynn said, "It's time for another Bob Books tip on helping your child learn to read with Bob Books! Sounding out is an essential skill for beginning readers. Plan to spend some time helping your child learn her (or his) letter sounds. Helping your..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled How Do I Start Helping My Child Learn to Read?:
Lynn said, "Is my child ready for reading? Every child is different, so there is no specific age when your child will be ready for reading. Instead, look for signs and signals that may indicate reading readiness. Here are a few questions that can help..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Bob Books Tips: Enjoy the Story:
Lynn said, "As parents, we are so excited when our child (or children) learn to read, because we know we are setting them on the path to success in life. We know how critical reading is for progress in school, and beyond. Reading is also a pleasure,..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Bob Books Heads to Malaysia:
Lynn said, "Lynn traveled recently to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where she was a featured speaker at the Malaysia International Conference on English Language Teaching. In her presentation to teachers from across the region, Lynn focused on Playfulness..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Author's Corner: Rhyming Week:
Lynn said, "Raising kids can be a lot of work – and a lot of fun. Each day we get to make the choice whether we’re going to find the play in our day and laugh with our kids; or whether it will be a struggle. My desire for myself, and my commitment..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Meet Bob Books Illustrator and Master Watercolor Painter John Maslen:
Lynn said, "This week we bring you part 2 of our interview with John Maslen, Bob Books illustrator and award-winning watercolor painter. Q: How did you become interested in art and painting? A: Art has always been something I’ve been interested in...." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Organizing Bob Books: Bob Books Binder:
Lynn said, "Purchase Bob Books in their current format (little books in a box). Purchase a 2" CD clamshell from your favorite library supply company. (Demco product number WE15305260 is 2" and includes an outer vinyl sleeve.) Recycle or discard the CD..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:37 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Valentine's Day Sight Words Activities:
Lynn said, "1. Valentine’s Day Mini Packet by The Moffat Girls This Mini Packet by The Moffat Girls has 2 Color by Sight Word Sheets and a Roll, Add and Color Page. 2. A Valentine Name Puzzle by How Wee Learn Are your little ones..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:36 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Guest Post: Sight Words by Megan from Mrs. Wheeler's First Grade:
Lynn said, "We are excited to have Megan Wheeler from Mrs. Wheeler's First Grade on our blog today. She is a wonderful blogger and teacher. To see more from Mrs. Wheeler, please visit her blog: Mrs Wheeler's First Grade. Hi everyone! I am..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:36 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Bob Books Signed Rhyming Words Holiday Giveaway and Classroom Giveaway!:
Lynn said, "Bob Books Signed Rhyming Words Holiday Giveaway! US Residents 18 and over (void where prohibited) may enter the holiday giveaway today, December 23, 2014 at 12 p.m. through December 31, 2014 at 12 p.m for a chance to win a..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:36 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Filtering by Category: Early Reading Bob Books Signed Rhyming Words Holiday Giveaway and Classroom Giveaway! December 23, 2014 Posted by Kathleen Komin. Bob Books Signed Rhyming Words Holiday Giveaway and Classroom Giveaway! We are excited to announce:
Lynn said, "The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends daily reading with children in their infancy and beyond because “[r]eading regularly with young children stimulates optimal patterns of brain development and strengthens parent-child relationships..." more
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:38:36 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled 3 Bob Books Kindle eBook Reviews:
Lynn said, "In December, we launched our Kindle eBook collection. Because of the new platform, we asked a few bloggers to review them. We were pleased to read that they (and their children) loved our eBooks as much as they loved our print editions! Here..." more
Saturday, September 19, 2015 12:42:17 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Homeschooling Resources
Saturday, September 19, 2015 12:42:15 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Four Resources to Prepare Your Child for Preschool
Saturday, September 19, 2015 12:42:14 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Ready for Kindergarten?:
Lynn said, "remya"
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 12:28:01 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Homeschooling Resources
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 12:28:01 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Four Resources to Prepare Your Child for Preschool
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 12:28:01 AM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Ready for Kindergarten?:
Lynn said, "remya"
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 3:57:55 PM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Searching for Teachers Who Use the Bob Books App:
Lynn said, "Dear Bob Books Community, We are excited to announce that we are working on a teacher reporting system for the Bob Books Apps! In order to ensure that the reporting system is useful in the classroom, our app..." more
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 6:15:20 PM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Bob Books Heads to Malaysia:
Lynn said, "Bob Books author, Lynn Maslen Kertell, is on a mission to fulfill her mother’s dream -- to bring literacy to all the children in the world! Lynn traveled recently to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where she..." more
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 8:17:40 PM
Lynn Maslen Kertell wrote a blog post titled Bob Books Happy Hats Giveaway:
Lynn said, "Bob Books Happy Hats is now available on BobBooks.com and we are excited to share it with you! Watch the video below and enter to win a Bob Books Happy Hats Game: Enter now until 12 a.m. EST April 21, 2016! a Rafflecopter..." more