Celebrate National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month. When you were a child, did you have a love for books and the array of universes that reading opens? Promoting literacy is particularly important, especially…
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AIM Academy Summer Enrichment Program
Children in grades 1-12 will enjoy a summer learning and summer fun while reinforcing and strengthening essential skills in reading, writing, comprehension and math. Students engage in interactive projects that build confidence, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Specialized small-group instruction by AIM’s…
Benchmark School Summer Camp
This transformative five-week program for students in grades 1-6 includes Benchmark’s internationally recognized language arts program, executive function skills instruction, design thinking activities in our Innovation Lab, as well as art, science, sports, and zipline. Math tutoring available for grades…
The Best Summer Books for Kids
From picture books to teen literature, The Horn Book provides its list of the best books for kids of all ages to read over summer break.
Learning Resource Center Network
The Learning Resource Centers have books & resources parents & educators can borrow to help meet the educational needs of children/students with disabilities. For a $2 yearly membership, you can borrow resource books on disability, educational kits, DVDs & more.…
The Book Club Play at Villanova Good for a Mom's Night Out
A play about books.
Delaware Author Turns from Reluctant Reader to Creator of TV Show
I was a reluctant reader. Most writers boast about being the kid under the blankets with a flashlight. Not me. The thing is, I really wanted to want to read. I envied kids at school who buried their noses in…
Narberth Author's Work Chosen for Pennsylvania One Book
Narberth, PA resident Zachariah OHora’s My Cousin Momo is this year’s Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child selection. The book, about a flying squirrel that isn’t what his cousins expect, will be used across the state to get preschoolers engaged…
Fun Things to Do with Kids in May
Take your kid to read to a dog We don’t know anybody who has a dog who doesn’t talk to it, even if it’s in that goofy voice usually reserved for babies. That’s because dogs are great non-judgmental listeners. That’s…
Weekend Planner: September 29, 2017
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Sept. 28, 2017-Oct. 1, 2017
Summer Schedule for Kids
Mom blogger Stephanie Glover uses a summer schedule to enlist her kids in housework — without whining. Their reward is fun activities.
Irresistible Reads for 2017
Prevent the dreaded summer slide and let your kids curl up with a cool lemonade and one of these books, suggested by children’s literature experts at The Horn Book.
Hands-on Learning in Montessori Schools
Instead of worksheets and pencils, Montessori classrooms offer children opportunities to learn through touching and doing.
Beyond Bunco & Book Club
Don't get stuck in a rut! Try these exciting new ideas for a fun night with your gal pals.
The Best Children's Books of 2016
Find great book recommendations for kids from early readers through teens in this list of favorites from The Horn Book Magazine.
Book Review: 100 Things To Do in Philadelphia Before You Die
This handy reference to the City of Brotherly Love will introduce even a life-long resident of Philly to something new!
Homework That Helps
Teachers, tutors and parents ring in on what makes homework meaningful, not just busy work.
New Year, New Post
Mom blogger Rachee Fagg set New Year's resolutions that include more time to enjoy people and pastimes.
Do Good, Have Fun: BookMentors
BookMentors connects students and teachers with much-needed books.
Summertime Is Mom Time
Ten ways to fill your alone time when the kids are away at camp or grandma’s.
Carpe diem zen, or not
Mom blogger Marion Kase was looking for zen when she rearranged her home's extra room. She didn't find it.