Everyone knows how hard long trips and rainy days can be, especially if you have a young child who needs to be entertained. These three books from Usborne can entertain even the youngest of children, and help boost their education at the same time. Read more »

Usborne’s Christmas Treasury Kid Kit has everything that you need to make wonderful holiday decorations, including cookie cutters, glitter glue and a ninety six page instruction book that gives you detailed instructions and pictures of the completed projects. The kit also comes with some construction paper, but if you have more than one child who wants to make the decorations described in the book, then you can easily purchase some inexpensive supplies at your local discount store. Read more »

When you want to read books with a younger child, then Usborne’s Complete Book of Farmyard Tales is a good place to start. The Complete Book of Farmyard Tales is centered around the happenings on a not so typical farm. The book is intended for emerging readers, but can also be a read aloud book for younger kids, from ages 2 and up. Read more »

Usborne Books have been one of the best resources for parents who want to give their kids an early start in school, and for homeschooling families who use the books are their main curriculum. The most amazing thing about Usborne books is that the interactive learning that takes place actually makes kids want to learn. Read more »

Older children present specific problems to parents who are trying to encourage their children to read. You can motivate your child to read in several ways, including allowing your child to choose his or her own books. Read more »

With the holiday season getting closer and closer, there are many opportunities to make new and interesting crafts that you can even give as gifts to your family and friends. Usborne’s 50 Christmas Things to Make and Do is an excellent choice for kids ages six and up, who want to jump into the Christmas spirit and get started on their gifts. Read more »

With the holiday season right around the corner, there may be any different types of games and toys on your child’s Christmas list. Now is also a great time to introduce the children in your life to new educational toys and games, especially if they have shown interest in one particular area. From chemistry sets to children’s books, educational gifts can make your holiday one that can spark a lifelong interest in learning. Read more »

When to Start
Unless your child shows an active interest in reading, you should wait until your child is at least four before you begin phonics training. Smaller children do not have the focus or memory to learn to read, unless they are very interested in reading. Read more »

Reading books to babies and toddlers is one of the best ways to teach your child about the world. You do not need to spend hundreds of dollars on books, as long as you have two or three that you know your child loves to listen to, but having a wide selection of books for your toddler is a great idea if you want to begin a preschool reading program that will benefit your child for the rest of their life. Read more »

If you are having a hard time incorporating art into your daily lesson plans, then you may want to check out “I can Draw Animals” by Usborne Publishers. The book is simply written for kids of all ages, so that even the youngest kids can have fun with art. Read more »

Usborne’s “Electricity and Magnetism”
Have you ever wondered what makes the light come on when you flip the switch, or what makes one magnet stick to another one? If so, then you may want to read Usborne’s “Electricity and Magnetism”, which provides a nice overview of how electricity and magnetism each work. Read more »

Usborne’s Illustrated Dictionary of Math

Math is one of the subjects that many students struggle with, and even parents may be lost when trying to explain mathematic concepts. The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Math can help you learn the basic concepts of math for kids, using pictures to aid visual learners. Read more »

Bond with Your Child through Books
Books are more than just words on paper, they are also a way that you can spend time learning about your child, and teaching him about the world. Reading books is an important part of childhood, especially when you spend that time with someone you love. Read more »

Learning about the world through science has never been as interesting, or as easy, as it is in the “Big Book of Science” by Usborne publishers. The Big Book of Science outlines over fifty science experiments, which all use common household items such as clear tape and paper. Read more »

Setting a reading routine is important, especially for younger children. The time and place you choose should be the ones that work best for your family, even if it is in the morning before school. Childrens literature is made to be read easily, so you can fit in a few minutes of reading any time. Read more »

Reading is one of the most rewarding things in life, although your child may not share the same opinion. It is important for children to read, however, especially during their early years. You can help make reading books fun by involving yourself and your child in the process. Read more »

Teaching your child to read begins long before the school doors open to them. Your child begins learning from infancy, so it is never too early to begin reading to your child. Even simple picture books hold a wealth of information for babies and toddlers, who learn to love reading by example.

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