Children’s literature is long associated with fictional characters, plots, and settings. In recent years the popularity of nonfiction children’s books has risen. See how co-reading with your child can help build their reading skills.

When it comes to learning how to read, every child is different. Some kids pick up the basics quickly and easily, while others might struggle more with decoding words and sounding them out.

It seems that summer break goes by in a flash. The hustle and bustle of summer activities fill the season, and before we know it, it’s time to buy school supplies, fill new backpacks, and start planning lunches.

Spring break season has begun at schools across the country. Whether you are headed out for a long overdue vacation or staying at home with your favorite reading buddies, it's important to keep the excitement of reading going strong.

Even if you love to read, it is not guaranteed that your child will too—at least not at first. The secret to getting your children to love the act of reading and want to improve their reading skills is to make it a common occurrence in their lives.

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, March has been designated as National Reading Month. This is a month to motivate people of all ages to read every day.

A love of reading often begins early in life. For many adult readers, they recall beloved books from their youth that created an emotional attachment to a simpler time in life.

If you find it difficult to get your kids interested in reading, it might be time to change your approach. One of the best ways to encourage your kids to love reading is to make it a fun activity.

Most of us have seen the headlines about product shortages, staffing issues and service hang ups happening all across the globe. At best, it's an inconvenience during regular consumer buying times, but for parents and educators who are making plans for the holiday gift giving season, it can be causing a bit of anxiety.

The Lou Adventures team recently had the privilege of talking with Mrs. Kristyn Cubitt, an Elementary Literacy Specialist & Instructional Coach from the Troy School District in Southeast Michigan. The team spoke with her just after the 2021-22 school year began with the intention of getting her perspective on reading literacy after a year of virtual classroom learning.

Reading apps are a fun and exciting way to help children learn important literacy skills while keeping them engaged in a meaningful way. For reluctant readers, an online app like Lou Adventures can build their confidence in reading by enhancing skills in comprehension, fluency, and problem-solving skills.

Reading is an essential skill that starts to develop as early as six months old. It starts when spoken words are broken down into sounds that soon have meaning.

It’s back to school season and many parents are sending their kids to the classroom with an unknown amount of “summer slide”. Although this doesn’t affect every student, it is something that many parents and teachers take into consideration as the new school year begins.

As adults, it can be easy for us to take our reading comprehension skills for granted. After all, understanding the words around us can almost feel like second nature. However, that means we often lose sight of how important it is to develop these abilities in our children.

As a parent, do you remember what learning as an elementary school student was like? Even if you’re struggling to dig back into your memory, much of the critical skills you gained- back then were instrumental in helping you communicate and reason as well as you do today.