Give the Gift of Reading!
When the weather outside is frightful (and the shopping mall is even worse), turn to books to brighten the holiday season. Books make meaningful gifts that will entertain long after the holiday decorations have been put away. And if cabin fever sets in during winter vacation, take a moment to read aloud with your family. You can all escape to another world without bothering with snow boots and mittens.
Stress-Busting Holiday Reading Tips for Families
While the holidays can be stressful and frantic for many moms and dads, spending time reading together is a great reason to turn off the television, cuddle up, and relax. To make reading a part of your holiday traditions, try some of these fun literacy activities...
Great Books for Reading and Giving
Whether you're choosing a good book to read with your child or looking for a nice children's book to give as a gift, there are so many wonderful titles to choose from. First, you may wish to read our tips for choosing good books. Then, check out the booklists below for some more ideas:
Gifts that Kids Can Make
Homemade gifts are always special because they're made with such care.
Take a look at this list of ideas for gifts that your children can make for loved ones.
December Reading Activity Calendar
We know that you're busy this month, but there are always simple ways to "sneak" literacy
activities into your daily routines. Print RIF's activity calendar to find a great idea for each
day of the month...
Holiday eCards
Send happy greetings to all your friends and loved ones this season. RIF's eCards include an
adorable selection of children's artwork. Choose a card to send...
Gift Donations to RIF
Overwhelmed with gift buying this season? Don't want to give another tie or scarf? You can give a gift to RIF in someone's honor, and they'll receive a cheery seasonal card from RIF letting them know that you were thinking of them. You'll receive a receipted acknowledgement, just in time for tax season. Check out all of the donation options...
