Book of the Month: January 2016 (National Mentoring Month)

Our team here at North Coast Education Services is delighted about our progress with Richards Learning Systems®.  We are eagerly waiting to see our award-winning reading program come to life on video this fall! In spirit of the occasion, I have decided to start a new feature on our blog: Each month, I will spotlight a book for you to enjoy based …

Read Across America Day 2016 — Throw a Book Swap Party

  Did you know that March 2nd is Read Across America Day? This national holiday celebrates the importance of reading for children and teens.  It is a year-round program, developed by the National Education Association, celebrated on the birthday of one of the world’s greatest authors — Dr. Seuss. Traditionally, elementary schools spend the day engaged in “Seuss” themed activities. …

Read Across America Day 2016 — Host an Edible Book Festival

Did you know that March 2nd is Read Across America Day? This national holiday celebrates the importance of reading for children and teens.  It is a year-round program, developed by the National Education Association, celebrated on the birthday of one of the world’s greatest authors — Dr. Seuss. Traditionally, elementary schools spend the day engaged in “Seuss” themed activities.  Libraries …

Read Across America Day 2016 — Organize a Book Drive

Did you know that March 2nd is Read Across America Day? This national holiday celebrates the importance of reading for children and teens.  It is a year-round program, developed by the National Education Association, celebrated on the birthday of one of the world’s greatest authors — Dr. Seuss. Traditionally, elementary schools spend the day engaged in “Seuss” themed activities.  Libraries …

Remarkable Reading Recommendations — Just Released Books!

We hope you have been enjoying our Remarkable Reading Recommendations for Summer 2015!  It’s hard to believe that we’re almost done.  Just two more lists to go! Here is our next installment.  All of our posts have highlighted different books featured on the Scholastic 2015 Summer Reading Booklist.  Each of our posts has focused on a different theme and has included a …

Remarkable Reading Recommendations — Series

We hope you are enjoying our Remarkable Reading Recommendations for Summer 2015!  Here is our third installment.  All of our posts will highlight different books featured on the Scholastic 2015 Summer Reading Booklist.  Each of our posts will focus on a different theme and will include a book for non-readers all the way through young adults. Selection #3 – Series It can be …

Summer Reading Tip #1 — Make it a Game!

You can find books anywhere you look — stores, libraries, classrooms, even online.  But even with millions of title to choose from, sometimes it can still be difficult to get your student to sit down and read. Try this trick this summer — play Summer Reading Bingo! My Sister’s Suitcase posted this cute and customizable reading Bingo card on their blog: …