Your child won’t remember the chores, but they’ll remember this… After homework, dinner, and the bedtime rush, reading together at bedtime might feel like just another task after a long day. You’re not alone, fewer than 40% of parents read to their child daily, and that number is dropping each year. With more screens, and…

The Go-To Game on Rainy Days I was one “Daddy, look at me!” away from losing it. The neighbourhood kids were gone, the rain clouds were rolling in, and my living room was minutes away from descending into a sibling civil war. It was time for the library role play!   I grabbed a stack of…

The Story That Started It All My daughter wanted to move up a reading level. She was ready for a “real” chapter book, and chose a 50-story compilation! After a few days, her excitement faded. The book sat untouched on her bedside table. That’s when we decided to create a personal reading challenge. Unlike generic…

You Buy the Book… But It’s Never Read You buy your child a new book. Maybe it’s something they showed interest in, or one you loved as a kid. At first, they’re excited. But days later, it’s sitting untouched on the shelf.  Not because they’re lazy. Not because they lost interest. Often, the real problem…

Story time doesn’t have to be a chore, or forgettable. If your child struggles to  remember last night’s story, or your bedtime routine feels flat, the 5 Finger Retell can help. Most nights, either I’m exhausted or my kids are bouncing off the walls. We read together, but by morning they’ve forgotten the story. Or…

If you’ve ever Googled ‘how to improve my child’s reading skills,’ you’ve probably seen lots of classroom-style post-reading activities. Not very helpful for parents at home. But here’s the thing, some of the best comprehension boosters don’t happen in the classroom. They happen in your home.  As a teacher, I’ve seen how little time schools…