Ok ok, I may had said it before that I have never read Harry Potter, and have only watched the first 2 movies.  And I am a school teacher.  

Well that was before 3 weeks ago.  

I now am on the 3rd book.  I have been going through them about 1 in a week and a half.  I had vaguely remembered some of the story from the movies, but now I am into part of the story that I have no idea about.  I may not be able to read them as fast now as they are getting bigger.  My plan is to get at least 5 of them read before school starts.  Hope the Prisoner of Azkaban doesn't take me out.

Behind the boat? well the video will tell you. 

Hawaiian roller coaster ride.

Well for the last day of school our school had a dance festival and one of dances that we did the Hawaiian roller coaster. For those of you that don't know what that is, I didn't, it is surfing. So there is the connection to the picture. School has been out for a week now for us enough playing and back to work. Well ok we have been reading and a little math every day. That's all it will take to keep your child upon their reading and math. One book or chapter a day and practice of math skills and you kid will rock and roll when school starts again.

One of the hardest things to do during the summer is set up a routine. I know, I'm there. I was going to be so good with my son and really help him with his reading and get that exploding beyond were he was. Well the summer is a third over and we haven't done very good. Yes we have done some work, but nothing like I wanted. its tough I know. So If you are having a hard time like me this might help, and yes you probably already know all about it. But It will work. Write out a plan, schedule and stick to it. Have your kids help with the plan they will be more likly to do it and help remind you about it. Don't stick it in some drawer. Stick it on the refrigerator. Why there? Well that is have some of the most traffic in your house, you will see it and remember.

Have a great summer.

wes

kids off the Couch

Want some ideas that are not just reading. Well here are some multimedia ideas.

Kids Off The Couch.com Heres what they have to say.

Kids Off The Couch.com offers a free, weekly e-blast that takes what kids love -- good films, books, music and digital media -- and uses it to inspire family adventures. From art and architecture, to nature and sporting events, we connect families to each other and to the world.

kids off the couch.com

have fun
wes

do you want to learn more about how to help your child in their reading and help them during the summer. Well Reading Rockets just might be the place for you then.

summer reading web cast
parent tips
articles and research
book lists

Reading Rockets

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wes

Scholastic reading program

Scholastic has a real fun summer reading program. you ought to check it out.

this is what they say
To kick off summer reading 2010, Scholastic hosted a live book trivia game show featuring top children's authors competing in the Ultimate Author Showdown.
Watch the full game show video here.

have a blast

wes