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Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:44:58 AM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Please change your RSS feed for Getting Kids Reading:
Joyce said, "We've upgraded Getting Kids Reading!We're at http://www.gkreading.com/. However, if you've got an RSS feed for Getting Kids Reading, it will be pointing to this page, under a different URL.Please go to http://www.gkreading.com/ and grab our RSS feed..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:45 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Vote on Munsch's next book:
Joyce said, "What's Robert Munsch going to write about next?You (or your kid) can help him decide.Munsch has three outlines for new books. Kids can pick which one they'd most like to see made into a book by clicking on the voting button.Go to Pick-A-Munsch on..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:45 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Blocks With Letters On 3:
Joyce said, "Oh my, this one's tricky! If you have a kid who's a real fan of puzzles, he'll love the newest Blocks With Letters On online game - their third in the series.Once again, you have to figure out what word the jumbled letters spell, and then try to..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:45 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Awesome book review - The Hobbit (by Luke, 10):
Joyce said, "Image: Amazon.caNot sure if your kid would be interested in reading The Hobbit? Don't take it from me – here's a review written by 10-year-old Luke, who has read the book (wait for it) 15 times. The Hobbit By: Luke (Grade 5) Peace-loving..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:45 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled "Picture It" book giveaway:
Joyce said, ""Picture It" picture book giveaway.Toronto hosted Word on the Street on Sunday.I'm always blown away by the sheer number of people who come out to the one-day festival. There are kids' literature lovers, fantasy and sci-fi afficiandoes, magazines,..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:45 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Mother-Son book club:
Joyce said, "My friend Joulie is a supermom. That needs to be said right off the bat. There is no way to live up to the things that Joulie does with her kids. And for the kids at the school. And for the neighbourhood kids.Luckily, I don't..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Contest: Win free Picture It books:
Joyce said, "We've only had two contest entries so far.And while it's great that two people have entered (thank you, M and K!)... I ask myself, "why haven't more people entered?"I figure it could be for two reasons (both of which have to do with the..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Halo by Alexandra Adornetto:
Joyce said, "I’m not so sure it’s a great book… but I can’t seem to put it down.Halo hits all the right buttons for today’s modern tween girl: the main characters are supernatural (angels); there’s a romance; cute and enigmatic boy characters; a..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Series on "how school is failing boys":
Joyce said, "The Globe and Mail is beginning a new series tomorrow, taking a look at “why school is failing boys.”They say that boys earn lower grades overall than girls in elementary school and high school. They do more poorly than girls in..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Teen says reading helped save him:
Joyce said, "Haille Bailey-Harris is an amazing teenager.His mom helped him get on the right path,in part by nurturing his love of reading.An incredible success storyIn the Globe and Mail's coverage of "boys and education" this week, a very moving column by a..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Mother-Son bookclub part II:
Joyce said, "Our mother-son book club met again this week.It’s a great example of parents taking their children’s literacy into their own hands. And anyone can do it – you can do it.The boys drew, read, wrote, ate,chatted, answered quiz questionsand had an..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Winner of PictureIt Contest:
Joyce said, "Thank you to everyone who entered our contest for free PictureIt books.We have a winner! We put all of the names in a (virtual) hat and randomly chose a winner. Congratulations to Maria Butcher, who should be receiving the books right... about......" more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Promote literacy: four important activities:
Joyce said, "There’s a fourth promoter of literacy.You know that I’m always going on about the three most important things you can do to turn your kid into a great reader:1) Read to her every day.2) Have lots of books scattered throughout your house.3) Let..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Superhero School:
Joyce said, "Kids love superheroes. But......superheroes are usually found in comics. And parents want kids to read books. Plus, superhero comics are often too violent for younger children.Solution: books with superheroes.Superhero School, by Aaron..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Parents can teach media literacy:
Joyce said, "The North American HouseHippo exists... right?Move media literacy up on your curriculum.The world for kids today is increasingly packed with messages from the media that are contradictory, confusing and overwhelming.(By media, I mean primarily..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled How to build reading success:
Joyce said, "Could this be Snappy the mouse?Well, no, I made him up. But if there was a mouse named Snappy, this would be him. In a bi-plane.Image: by Dvortygirl.Here’s a great way to help your child succeed at reading and at the same time develop a love..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled WORDS, an image-and-word poem:
Joyce said, "WORDS is a brilliant short (1:54) film that blends images to create a flowing "word poem" that is lovely, fun and thought-provoking. It starts out with "play," which leads to "blow" and then "break" and "split" and then..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled NYTimes 10 best picture books:
Joyce said, "In time for holiday gift buying, three editors at the New York Times have published their choices for the "top 10" picture books of 2010.I'm not sure I'm completely with them on this list. I mean, "top 10"? Out of everything,..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Save the Words:
Joyce said, "Won't you adopt a word?You don't normally think of the Oxford English Dictionary people as silly, but they've developed a project that's pretty goofy, and it's something you can do with your kid to get her thinking about language.They've rounded up..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Play on Words - literacy action game:
Joyce said, "By Nancy MillerHere's a fun activity that can take five minutes, or roll out to 10 or 15. The goal here is to have fun with words -- and encourage your kid to get reading!Play on WordsThis activity uses three major learning styles:• visual: they..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Access to printed materials does help:
Joyce said, "What impact, if any, does access to print materials have on our children's reading? A lot, according to extensive research by RIF, Reading Is Fundamental, a non-profit children's literacy organization based in Washington, DC.Owning and borrowing..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Great game: "No it wasn't":
Joyce said, "Here's a great game that can spark an interest in plot and character. (And giggling and goofiness.)By Jennifer A. NielsenA great road trip game is called “No, It Wasn’t.” It’s played with partners. One begins telling a story—any..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Take 30 seconds for literacy this holiday:
Joyce said, "Think about literacy.Take 30 seconds during the holidays - today - to reflect on how you can help your child become a better reader, enjoy books more and have greater access to books.Just taking the time to focus on literacy will..." more
Sunday, January 9, 2011 6:07:44 PM
Joyce Grant wrote a blog post titled Getting your kid reading: What doesn't work:
Joyce said, "From the RIF (Reading is Fundamental) website: What doesn't work.Nagging. Avoid lecturing about the value of reading and hounding a child who is not reading. Your child will only resent it. Bribing. While there's nothing wrong with rewarding your..." more
Friday, March 4, 2011 8:52:16 AM
Joyce Grant made friends with Michelle Breum