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August 2011

 

Greetings! 
 

   Can you see the photos when opening Kidz Reading Tips?  If not, be sure to click above on "click here" to download pictures.  They often tell a bigger part of the story, as in Tip 2 where the little girl is reading to a dog. . . in the library!
  
Keepin' Reading Fun!
  
Carla Pennington Kirby              
Reading Specialist, MA  
  
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Tip 1        Read Kiddo Read

  

 

   Are you looking for special books, at your child's age level, that are deemed the creme de la creme for children?  Look no longer!  Click on www.readkiddoread.com  Here you will find perfect books for 0-8, 6 & up, 8 & up and 10 & up, for the advanced reader.  These books will keep your kiddos happy through the summer and beyond!

 

 

 

  

 

 Tip 2        Dogs Aid Reading

   

 

 

  A recent study by UC Davis's School of Veterinary Medicine found substantial reading improvement in children - just by reading to dogs!  Test groups included public school 3rd graders and a homeschooled group.  Fluency improved 12% in first group after several weeks.  After ten weeks, fluency improved 30% in second group.  In addition to fluency improvement, 75% of parents reported that their children read aloud with greater confidence and more frequently. 
 
   
  

Photo by Cameron Rasmusson 

 
   How can this be, you ask?  Well, reading to a dog provides nonjudgmental practice. The more you practice, the more fluent you become.  The more positive the experience, the more you are apt to do it over and over again.  So, in this case, let reading "go to the dogs" and build your child's fluency, self esteem and reading enjoyment!
(To view this project in Sandpoint, see sidebar "Paws to Read".)
 

 

Tip 3      Homeschool Diner 

 

 

   Whether you are involved with public schools, private or are homeschooling, we all do a fair amount of teaching our children at home.  www.homeschooldiner.com has a wealth of information for teaching babies to teens, special needs, gifted, visual-spatial learners and even has educational games.
  

 

   Check out the Specials and Side Dishes that interest you on this hot off the grill educational menu.  It's clever and informative at the same time!


 "Mini Books" with Child's Name in Story

 

 

 

 

Mini Books 
Only $5.95
 
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These clever little books include your child's name, town and friends, along with your name on the cover page as the gift giver!  Great for party favors, birthdays and summer reading enticement!  Mini books are softbound and are available in every Deluxe Book title... even the one humorous Adult Book entitled... "You're Over the Hill Honey!" (Great for those monumental birthdays for friends with a sense of humor!)
(5 1/2 x 4 inches)

 

Mini Books - $5.95

Deluxe Hardbound Book - $14.95

Add Photo for $5.00

 

Click to order or view more about books.

www.carlabooks.com 

 

Phone Orders Welcome (208) 610-6262

 




      
 
 



 

 

 

READING QUOTE

 

"So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install, A lovely bookshelf on the wall"

 

~ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ~

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JULY'S WINNER

 

Congratulations to Molly for winning "Fridge Words" from Leap Frog, as the first purchase of the month for a Personalized Children's Book.  Hope your kids have tons of learning fun!

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NORTH 

WEST  NEWS

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Testimonial to

Diagnostic Reading Test

 

"Calling on you to do a reading assessment was the best thing we did to get on a positive track for our daughter this summer.  The short time she spent with you and the small fee you asked paid back in several ways.

 

Not only has the assessment given us a placement of her reading skills in comprehension, phonics and applicable sensory processing, we also have been able to utilize the methods you gave us easily and naturally.  We implemented them the day we got the report from you!"

  

 

 

Call today for this special testing for your child that comes with written report to remedy weaknesses.

Discount for August

  $65  (Reg $120)

 

Call Carla for appt

(208) 610-6262

[email protected]

Sandpoint, ID

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PAWS TO READ

 

  

 

Panhandle Animal Shelter and the library in Sandpoint have partnered up to share dogs as reading buddies to kids at the library on Division.  Friday, August 12th from 12-1:30 is the last session of the summer to help struggling readers with insured dogs from the shelter. 

Plans to start it up again in the fall are in the works.  Call (208) 263-6930 to reserve your child's time slot for reading enjoyment that aids fluency, reading aloud and a positive reading experience. 

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KUDOS TO KINDNESS

 

Thank you to all those who made it to Jacey's Race and supported 3 of our local children struggling with Cancer. Not only did you put smiling faces on challenged families, you helped raise over $18,000.

  Bless You!

 

www.jaceys-race.com

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VIDEO 

of a Personalized Book

 

"God Loves Me" 

What's a Personalized Children's Book? 

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