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More Library Trip Tips

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My last few articles have focused on taking trips to the library with your children. Young children of all ages can benefit from trips to the library. While some parents hesitate about taking a trip to the local library, it is an experience that all children should have. I also began offering some tips and advice for taking trips to the library with your child. Those tips will continue. Some parents find it hard to turn over the idea of checking out books to their child. However it is important that you allow your child to choose the books that … Continue reading →

Tips for Library Trips

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My last article began discussing the benefits of taking your child to the library. Even very young children can have positive experiences from trips to a local library. The previous article discussed some benefits for babies and toddlers. This article will continue benefits of library trips for other age levels. Preschool Story times for this age level will involve longer more detailed stories. Children may experience interactive activities such as flannel board stories, crafts, songs, and more. Children can learn skills to prepare them for school. Children must learn to share and interact with others their age. Even if you … Continue reading →

Benefits of Trips to the Library

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Reading is very beneficial to children. One way to encourage and inspire your child to read is to take him or her to the library. There are many benefits that children can gain from taking a trip to the library. Many are reluctant to take small children to a place such as a library because they feel that they have to keep the children quiet. However many libraries are now becoming more small children friendly than ever. They are equipped with small chairs, lower shelves, and puzzles and games. While libraries are still not a place for children to go … Continue reading →

On Ebooks and Libraries

At various points throughout my time as a blogger for families.com I’ve written about my weird relationship to ebooks. “Weird,” you ask? Yes, weird. You see, as a graduate student (and a part-time instructor) I’ve got my fair share of books sitting on the shelf. I’ve also typically got a constant stream of new material flying my way and filling my existing shelves. “Ebooks don’t take up additional shelf space,” you correctly retort. No, they don’t. You see, part of my strange relationship with ebooks is that I don’t buy them. Now before I hear all about how I’m a … Continue reading →

National Genealogical Society

The National Genealogical Society offers many benefits to those who are interested in learning more about their genealogy. The society helps people from beginner level to expert to complete their genealogy work. The society works to help make genealogy work accessible for all people. The society was founded in 1903, which makes the organization more than a hundred years old. Annual membership is $60.00, which gives you a discount on conferences, trips and classes. It also offers two different quarterly publications that you will receive as well as an online newsletter. They have a website www.ngsgenealogy.org, which has many great … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: June 14- June 20

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We have had another great week in education! This week I have put some focus on taking your child to the library. I have also relayed some education news. Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Benefits of Trips to the Library This article gives some insight on the benefits that children receive from being taken tot eh library. It also breaks the benefits down into age levels. Tips for Library Trips Because taking your child to the library is so important, this article gives some tips on making your library trip with your child a success. Teaching over Their Heads This article … Continue reading →