Reading should be the cornerstone of each child's education. While most kids acquire this essential skill with little difficulty, some encounter obstacles that seem unsurmountable along the way. Let's look at a few of these. Obstacle 1: Socio-Economic Problems In the Middle Ages, being able to read and write was a badge of privilege. Even [...]
Each week, Reddit’s artist-in-residence Shitty_Watercolour will illustrate a sampling of Reddit’s best comments, handpicked from some of his favorite communities like Ask Reddit, Shower Thoughts, and more. In this week’s feature for Upvoted, Shitty (okay, real name: Hector Janse van Rensburg) has brought to life five questions from Reddit’s Ask Reddit community, where users [...]
The best books for kids can be in your device, instead of on your shelf I love physical books and magazines, especially on the beach or by the pool. There are instances, however, when my kindle and my iPad beat paper hands down. One is when I am on the go. The other is when [...]
Holly M. McGhee is the author of six books written under her pen name, Hallie Durand. Her three energetic and exciting picture books are Catch that Cookie!, Mitchell Goes Bowling, and Mitchell’s License. Her three chapter books, Dessert First, Just Desserts, and No Room for Dessert, are for kids in the 2-5 grade reading [...]
