Reading Activities
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Math Stories Your Child Will Actually Enjoy
Reading math-related stories is an easy way to work mathematics into your child’s daily life — without it feeling like a school assignment.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: Stella by Starlight
The second installment of the Brightly's Book Club for Kids features Sharon M. Draper's Stella by Starlight, a beautiful novel based on the life of the author’s grandmother.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
3 Picture Books and Activities to Encourage Your Child's Creative Thinking
Picture books and related activities can help build skills like problem solving, ideation, and connection making. Here are three of our favorite books, each with corresponding activities, for you and your kids to enjoy.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
Welcome to the first installment of the Brightly's Book Club, where we encourage kids to read together, explore important topics through books, and have fun!
Tips & Advice
How to Start a Family Book Club
Oprah has one. Your neighbors have one. But have you ever thought about having your own family book club? Here's how.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
4 Ways to Bring Book Lessons Into Your Kids’ Everyday Activities
The learning doesn't have to stop at the end of the book! Parents can extend the learning experience beyond the book with a few easy and fun activities.
Growing Reader
Tween
No More Robot Reading: How to Help Kids Read with Expression
Ever hear a child read like a robot with no pauses for punctuation and a monotone voice? Try these strategies to improve your child’s oral reading expression.
Teen
Write Now: How Teens Can Start Their Own Writing Group
Teens who love to read have the foundation for being excellent writers — one of the best ways for teens to develop their craft is to start a writing group.
Grown-Up Reads
Hello, My Name Is Laura … and I Might Just Be a Book Club Failure
I love to read, I love my lady friends, and I love wine — I should be a book club natural, right? Wrong.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Fall Storytime Craft: How to Make a Popsicle Stick Scarecrow
Get step-by-step directions for creating this adorable scarecrow craft -- just in time for Halloween!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How to Start Reading Chapter Books With Your Preschooler or Kindergartner
Reading a chapter book is really different from reading a picture book. Here are a few helpful tips for developing the skills to engage with a longer book.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
A Cornucopia of Creativity: Fall Books and Activities for the Whole Family
As we ease into the new energy of autumn, here are six fall-oriented books and craft projects to help you and your family make the most of the season.
