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How To Find the Right Books for Your Kids

Posted on November 2, 2018 | by KD Novelties

How To Find the Right Books for Your kids

How to find the right books for your kids can be challenging. Getting your child to read is important. Whether they happen to already love reading or need a nudge in the right direction, a lot still hinges upon your ability to choose the right book for them to read. There are a few things that parents can consider when choosing an appropriate book for their child.

Why Are They Reading?

Is your child reading for fun? Are they looking to learn a new skill or about a new subject? Are they dealing with a difficult challenge right now? Do they have a book report due? These are all important things to consider when choosing an appropriate book. A fun fiction story can be great for bedtime or for a book report, but if your child is interested in a specific topic then finding a book on that subject, is a better choice.

Are They Interested?

Interest can be gauged by looking at their reason for reading, as well as a few other things. Finding a book on a relevant topic or in a genre of interest is a good place to start. You’ll also want to consider things like the cover design, the chapter titles, or any illustrations if present. If your child happens to be interested in a specific thing, like horses for example, you can find books on that topic. In addition to just nature books about horses, you can also consider fiction books that feature horses, farm related books, books about horse riding, and more.

Be creative and unique. Getting personalized children’s books can also help with their interests. In going with the example above, getting a personalized book about farm animals can truly spark their interest. A personalized book makes the child the main character, coupled with their interest in a specific topic, will make for a pleasurable reading experience.

Is It at Their Reading Level?

It’s also vital to make sure that the book you choose is in line with your child’s reading skills. Some kids’ books, especially in libraries, have a label that outlines what reading level or grade they are appropriate for. If that is not the case, your child can simply open up the book and glance at a few pages to get an idea of whether they are able to comprehend the book on their own.

One way to determine this is to use the “Five Finger Rule“, which is a basic outline of how many words a reader should be able to read (and can learn) on each page:
•    0-1 unknown words = book is too easy
•    2-3 unknown words = book is just right
•    4-5 unknown words = book is too difficult

Make Book Reading a Sensory Experience

Posted on April 25, 2018 | by KD Novelties

Ways to Make Book Reading a Sensory Experience

Making book reading a sensory experience can be fun when you involve the kids. We all use our senses to engage with and understand the world around us. The way that people interact with the world is different from person to person, and it can be especially particular for those on the spectrum. When it comes to special needs children, sometimes one or more senses are either over- or under-reactive to stimulation. Understanding how your child operates, what they respond to, and what they like can help make learning much more tangible for them. Reading a picture book aloud can be an active and engaging activity for children. It can be even more effective with the use of some simple strategies. Here are some ways how you can make reading a book aloud to your child more of a sensory experience.

Texture

Many children’s books might already have this ingredient, especially baby books. However, for children on the spectrum, the addition of texture, fabrics, materials other than paper, and even props can help them engage with the story. If you have picture books, you can add your own textures with materials from any arts and craft stores such as felt, cotton balls, fur etc. where appropriate. You can customize books to be more interactive and encourage your child to interact with the book and the story even more.

Props and Visual Aids

Props and visual aids can be useful in many ways. It can help kids understand the story and recreate scenes and retell the story on their own. Thus, helping them retain information and develop a closer understanding of the story. Items like stuffed animals, toys resembling characters, felt board sets, sequencing cards, miniature objects and more can all be helpful and enriching.

Sounds

Adding sounds while reading can do a lot for kids, too. You can ask your child to imitate farm animal sounds or any other actions that are included in the story like trains and cars. For kids who are minimally verbal or non-verbal, you can consider augmentative and alternative communication in place of sounds. This can include actions, miming, or pointing to certain things as they happen in the story.

Smell and Taste

Creating a more engaging atmosphere can be fun for reading, too. Adding candle scents or going outside to recreate the setting of the story can help your child with their imagination. They can get a better grip on the characters are and what they are doing. If food or candy is mentioned, having some of the same on hand can be fun, and tasty, too.

Moving Around

This is a great way to not only add some exercise to your day but can make reading a far more active experience. You can get up and engage in the same activities as the characters in the story. You can also reenact entire scenes straight from the book. This encourages children to think about what the characters would do or what the story is about. By approaching stories in different ways, you may find the one that reaches and affects your child the most.

Personalized Superhero Books Can Inspire Your Kid to Go Above and Beyond!

Posted on August 18, 2017 | by KD Novelties

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Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America; kids love superheroes, and it’s easy to understand why. They run, jump, fly, and most importantly, they protect the world from evil. In the eyes of a child, when they imitate a superhero, they, too, are doing something positive, and a personalized superhero book is the perfect way to encourage them to do so.

Through superhero play, kids gain a sense of confidence and build up their self-esteem. When they read about superheroes, these guardians become even more powerful, as children learn new stories and better relate to their favorite characters. Superhero stories can inspire children in so many ways, and if the books are personalized and feature the readers in them, the power, self-confidence, and inspiration that children will gain is even greater.

Here’s a look at some of the reasons why you should consider adding some personalized superhero books to your child’s library.

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They Encourage Imaginative Play

Superhero books serve as an excellent source of inspiration for imaginative play on their own, but when your child is featured in the story, the inspiration is even greater.

In the age of technology, it’s easy for kids to forget how to play creatively. They become so dependent on their gadgets that it seems like they lose their imaginations. Give your child a personalized superhero book and a cape and watch as they bring the story to life!

Models Kindness

What’s any superhero’s top priority? – Defending the world from evil. In essence, these caped crusaders model kindness. When your child reads a personalized superhero book, she will be more inclined to treat others with the same kindness that her favorite characters exhibit.

Teaching kindness is so important during childhood. Kids are so impressionable. When they read stories about superheroes, they are more likely to emulate the compassion and thoughtfulness that their most loved characters exhibit. In a world that can sometimes be unjust and even cruel, superheros – and their qualities – are excellent role models.

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Personalized Superhero Books Encourage Bravery

From the first day of school to making presentations in front of a class, children – like adults – are faced with a lot of challenges. Unlike adults, however, many kids don’t yet know how to navigate through these challenges.

Personalized superhero books can serve as powerful tools to help your little one steer through the trials and tribulations they may experience. Courage is a quality that all superheros possess. When your child is turned into a superhero in a personalized story, they too possess the same bravery as the other characters in the book. The story will inspire them to apply the courageousness of their character in the story to real-life situations. What would the superhero version of your child do if they were nervous about the first day of school, or if they were confronted by a bully? When a young person is confronted with challenging situations, they might just use their personalized superhero book to help make it through.

Alone, superheros and reading are excellent tools for children; but when combined, they become the ultimate tool. Fill your child’s bookshelves up with personalized superhero stories and they’ll reap these benefits, and so many more!