These are about a funny guinea pig and his adventures. Mr Bubblegum or Mr. Baseball which about funny family situations. Both boys and girls enjoy reading the diary format in the Dear America series. They enjoy magazines like Sports Illustrated for Kids or Nickelodeon. Collectors will spend hours pouring over Baseball Card Books.
Summer is a great time for kids to get into hobbies.
You can help kids into the newspaper by following stories about the baseball pennant or other events that are of special interest to your kids. Many craft activities also help kids develop the fine motor skills they need for writing. Practicing letters over and over is not always the most productive way to gain those skills. Almost any game can be used for strengthening math skills. Big idea to keep in mind is to look for ways to incorporate skills into everyday events.