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Tips for Engaging Children in Reading At Home

Parents can help prepare their kids for success in the classroom by following a few tips on how to encourage reading outside of school.

·         Make reading a social event: Family book clubs can be a great way to turn reading into a social activity while incorporating family and friends.

·         Let your kids have a say :Let kids choose which books they want to read. Nine out of 10 children say they are more likely to finish books they choose themselves, according to Scholastic’s 2010 Kids and Family Reading Report.

·         Start the day right: Breakfast can help kids boost their academic performance by increasing their focus. Before heading out the door for school, have a complete breakfast. Cereal, fruit and milk is a convenient option that kids love.

·         Turn reading into a fun family experience: Add fun to reading by having an animated, read-out-loud session during an after-school break with snacks such as Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars or curling up with a great story before bedtime.

·         Get A Great Start: Kellogg’s and Scholastic are teaming up to help families get a great start to the school year by providing a coupon for free Scholastic book valued up to $5 with the purchase of two specially marked Kellogg’s products at Walmart.

Giveaway:
One lucky person will win a Kellogg’s prize pack (pictured above), including a nine-ounce box of Kellogg’s® Frosted Flakes® cereal, a nine-ounce box of Kellogg’s® Raisin Bran® cereal, a box of Kellogg’s® Nutri-Grain® bars, a 13.7-ounce box of Cheez-It® Crackers, a package of Keebler® Cookies or one (1) box of Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® Treats, and an assortment of Scholastic books. Retail value $30. 

Rules: http://scholasticbloggergiveawayrules.com/scholastic-rules/

Disclaimer: Kellogg Company® has provided me with a Kellogg’s-Scholastic Book Club kit to conduct a reader giveaway. However, my opinions about the product are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive sentiments toward Kellogg Company or its products. Full disclosure policy here.

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  • karenmed409 December 11, 2012, 7:34 am

    I remember a lot of the older titles while growing up, Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea, What’s For Lunch, Charley?

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  • Rachel Kozeal December 11, 2012, 3:12 pm

    My absolute favorite books growing up were The Magic School Bus! I still remembering being in probably 1st or 2nd grade during library time with the librarian reading them to us! I was fascinated!

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  • ellemenopii December 11, 2012, 11:07 pm

    Forever ago, when I was in school….way back when…my favorite scholastic books were the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle books….LOVE those books!

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  • katy December 12, 2012, 1:12 am

    Goosebump books
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  • Lori December 12, 2012, 5:27 am

    I loved Magic School Bus as a kid. I remember using them for reports before the internet!
    lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com

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  • Anonymous December 12, 2012, 2:46 pm

    I loved Clifford! Cantonbrandy@yahoo.com

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  • Anonymous December 12, 2012, 5:48 pm

    Scooby doo

    Asheardy@yahoo.com

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  • coriwestphal December 15, 2012, 8:09 pm

    I loved Frog and Toad books!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  • Amy Whittard December 17, 2012, 5:26 am

    I loved the Clifford books!

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  • DawnAC December 17, 2012, 5:31 am

    I loved to Goosebumps series.

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  • Silent Poet December 17, 2012, 6:59 am

    I used to love Clifford!! Especially Clifford’s Puppy Days 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!

    -Rachael Henzman

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  • Sarah December 17, 2012, 2:26 pm

    i love clifford

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  • farmgirl December 17, 2012, 5:37 pm

    I would say clifford.

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  • Audrey Griffis December 17, 2012, 5:38 pm

    clifford all thw way i have many of those books 🙂

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  • Rachelle Anderson December 17, 2012, 5:39 pm

    I was a big clifford fan!

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  • Jane December 17, 2012, 5:42 pm

    Definitely Clifford the Big Red Dog.

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  • Lynee Kelley December 17, 2012, 5:44 pm

    I loved Clifford the Big Red Dog and my kids do too. We even watch the show daily 🙂

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  • Alicia S. December 17, 2012, 6:10 pm

    I liked the book “Out of the Dust.”

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  • Heather Wone December 17, 2012, 6:27 pm

    I loved the magic school bus when i was little!

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  • Miranda Gonzalez December 17, 2012, 6:29 pm

    I loved Magic School Bus and still do!

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  • Anonymous December 17, 2012, 6:45 pm

    Clifford the Big Red Dog was one of my favorites.
    Thank You!
    Ross Olson
    rcolson@charter.net

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  • Kristen December 17, 2012, 6:54 pm

    I read all the Clifford books.

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  • Jenn December 17, 2012, 6:57 pm

    Clifford!

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  • Gina F December 17, 2012, 7:10 pm

    Clifford the Big Red Dog. My 3rd grade teacher had a stuffed Clifford dog that we love. Thanks!

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  • Brittany Boardley Renaldi December 17, 2012, 7:27 pm

    scooby doo!

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  • Whisper December 17, 2012, 7:57 pm

    I had so many of them, I couldn’t possibly choose!

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  • Jessica P December 17, 2012, 8:09 pm Reply
  • Vicki Sarraino December 17, 2012, 8:31 pm

    little house on the prarie

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  • harolde December 17, 2012, 8:31 pm

    Scooby Doo

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  • Jessamine Dungo December 17, 2012, 8:39 pm

    Goosebumps. 🙂

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  • Shelley December 17, 2012, 9:01 pm

    The goosebumps series!!!!

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  • Andrea December 17, 2012, 9:03 pm

    So many great memories, it’s tough to choose just one!

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  • Veronica December 17, 2012, 9:05 pm

    Clifford was always my favorite!

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  • one frugal lady December 17, 2012, 9:55 pm

    I loved the giving tree!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

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  • Debbie Lewis December 17, 2012, 10:01 pm

    I love reading the Magic School Bus to my grandkids

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  • debijackson December 17, 2012, 10:33 pm

    clifford the big red dog debbie jackson
    djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

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  • 1porkchop December 17, 2012, 10:44 pm

    My favorite was Hank the Cowdog

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  • Megan Parsons December 17, 2012, 10:57 pm

    I liked clifford! My favorite though was spot books!

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  • Linda W. December 17, 2012, 11:03 pm

    I honestly can’t remember that far back. Are the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Scholastic books or did i just give away my age?

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  • tree December 17, 2012, 11:18 pm

    i also can’t remember which books were Scholastic when i was a kid. i loved the box car children, and Sweet valley high. 🙂 i love reading The Magic School bus to my kids. enchantedtree(at)hotmail.com

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  • Adrianne B December 17, 2012, 11:28 pm

    My favorite Scholastic books were the Babysitter’s Club series.

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  • Nancy December 17, 2012, 11:35 pm

    I loved the Little House on the Prairie series!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  • Emi Pearce December 17, 2012, 11:47 pm

    Magic school bus, water cycle

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  • aaltw_515 December 17, 2012, 11:51 pm

    I watched all of those but loved clifford and now so does my son.

    amy williams
    sethandtjay@yahoo.com

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  • mommy2luke2008 December 17, 2012, 11:55 pm

    I loved Clifford the Big Red Dog! (Mary Williams on Rafflecopter)

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  • Lisa @ Simply Things Family December 18, 2012, 1:03 am

    definitely Clifford

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  • Maria B December 18, 2012, 1:05 am

    Babysitter’s club!

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  • Sweetsillysara December 18, 2012, 1:05 am

    The monster at the end of the book!

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  • Domestic Diva December 18, 2012, 2:00 am

    I still love Clifford.

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  • Anonymous December 18, 2012, 2:00 am

    The magic school bus wilcarvic
    [at]gmail[dot[com]]

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  • Leah Elizabeth December 18, 2012, 2:15 am

    I loved Clifford – and enjoy reading his stories with my kids now!

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  • golden storm December 18, 2012, 2:34 am

    i loved the toad of toad hall books

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  • MomLovesDeals December 18, 2012, 2:41 am

    I loved Magic School Bus!

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  • Becky December 18, 2012, 2:43 am

    My favorite Scholastic Books were definitely Goodbumps! I probably read every one at least once! And now my son loves to read them too:)

    babydjs_mom@yahoo.com

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  • Anonymous December 18, 2012, 2:52 am

    The Magic Schoolbus!
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  • Diana Stanhope December 18, 2012, 2:54 am

    I love anything Scooby Doo. Even as an adult!

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  • Angela Killingsworth December 18, 2012, 2:59 am

    I loved the Clifford the Big Red Dog Books!!!

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  • keisha December 18, 2012, 3:19 am

    I’m not sure I had a favorite. I’ve always loved to read, so anything that came in the big Scholastic box with my name on it was fantastic!

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  • phxbne December 18, 2012, 3:19 am

    Little house on the prairie
    Email Michelejdaley@gmail.com

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  • Michelle December 18, 2012, 3:33 am

    I loved the Ramona books. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

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  • Evelyn December 18, 2012, 3:34 am

    Not 100% it was a scholastic book series, but I LOVEd the Babysitters Club series! I also was a big fan of Little House on the Prairie.

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  • Christy Colln December 18, 2012, 3:34 am

    Clifford for sure

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  • Rajani December 18, 2012, 3:57 am

    Robinson Crusoe & Tom Sawyer

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  • Kristy Schleitwiler December 18, 2012, 3:58 am

    Magic School Bus

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  • Jennifer December 18, 2012, 4:06 am

    Magic School Bus

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  • Robyn-coolestmommy R December 18, 2012, 4:10 am

    My favorite scholastic books were Harold and the Purple Crayon and Curious George.

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  • [Whatever U are, be a good one!] December 18, 2012, 4:23 am

    I always love Scooby doo!
    Thank You for the giveaway

    Fiona N

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