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FarFaria’s January Reading List
Reading just 20 minutes a day can greatly increase your child's academic performance. This January, explore a world reading with FarFaria.
This month we’re honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a collection of fiction and nonfiction stories.
Download FarFaria's FREE January Reading List for even more great story time ideas.
Homeschool Hacks to Get Your Family Through the School Day
Parenting in 2020 is demanding. As distance learning sweeps the U.S. parents are being asks to juggle working from home while managing their children’s’ school day with no childcare. Many families are encountering problems with time management and keeping kids engaged in learning. It is not been easy.
Parents are tackling these issues and confronting larger fears about their children’s education. Many of us are incorporating creative strategies to make the school day a little bit easier. Here’s our list of homeschool hacks to perfect your distance learning strategy.
Too many worksheets?
Reuse number and letter worksheets by placing them into sheet protectors. Have your child write on the outside of the sheet protector with dry erase or washable markers. You’ll save on paper and printer ink.
Time management issues?
Use a timer to create focused time chunks. Set the timer for 30-45-minute intervals for older elementary school children and 10-15 minutes for kindergarten and below. Post a visual schedule to set expectations and keep everyone on track
Lack of interest?
Utilize your child’s strengths and interests to engage them in learning. For example, if your child likes to build things use blocks to build letters and numbers or to learn basic math.
Housework piling up?
Turn everyday activities into learning opportunities. While cooking, teach your child about measurement, ratios, and chemical reactions. Use laundry to teach sorting and colors. Talk about water conservation while doing the dishes together.
Worried about exercise?
Layer lessons with play, dance, and sports. Associating movement and muscle memorization with lessons can improve your child’s focus and retention of information.
Need a change of scenery?
Create learning stations around the home to mimic movement in the classroom. A new location can help fidgety students refocus. This also encourages short breaks. Be sure to use both indoor and outdoor space.
Feeling overwhelmed?
We are too. Remember, you’re not alone. It’s ok to take time out for yourself. Don’t feel guilty if your child is getting a little more screen time than usual. Set boundaries and use apps with content that you know and trust. Then, give yourself a moment to breathe. You need it and so does your child.
Distance Learning Techniques for Busy Parents
With the new school year in sight, many parents are feeling anxious. Parents with children that will be distance learning are now grappling with how to work with kids at home while overseeing lesson plans and ensuring kids stay on top of their curriculum. It is not going to be easy.
We’ve talked to our community of experts about best practices for distance learning for elementary school children. Together we’ve built a list of strategies for keeping kids focused while keeping the family unit functional.
Create a Successful Learning Environment
Before the school year begins, get your home ready by creating a successful learning environment. Reorganize your space and gather your tools to get everyone into a learning mindset.
Create a designated workspace for your child. Be sure the space is tidy, functional, and that all needed school supplies are easily accessible.
Create an Achievement Chart. Set clear tasks and goals for your child and reward their accomplishments.
Read to your child for at least 10 minutes a day. Encourage silent reading for older children.
Create a Routine
Routines help everyone in the family stay organized, reduce stress, and understand expectations. Routines give your child a sense of stability, predictability, and comfort. Begin each school day with a healthy breakfast and discussion of expectations. One silver lining, without the need to rush out the door, your morning routine might actually be a little easier.
Stick to your morning routine. Get your child dressed, have breakfast, and get ready before school starts.
Post a daily schedule. Review your child’s school schedule each morning and do your best to stick to it.
Review your child’s work regularly. Ask your child to show and explain to you their most recent work in all subjects including math, science, history, and language arts.
Communicate with your teacher regularly. If you think your child is struggling or you are having issues with distance learning, let your teacher know.
Create Time for Family
The most important thing you can do is to be there for your child. Don’t let the importance of family time fall to the wayside. Remember, your child may be struggling with these new stressors just as much as you are. Be sure that you are taking breaks and creating space for time together.
Talk with your kids about current events at least twice a week.
Take breaks together to give everyone some downtime.
Get outside at least 3 days a week.
Eat dinner together at least 4 days a week.
For most parents and children, homeschooling and distance learning is entirely new. During the first few weeks things will be in flux. Work with your child and your child’s teacher to identify problems and discover solutions.
We want all FarFaria families to succeed this school year. That success begins with parents who are properly equipped for distance learning. You can do this and we are here to help!
For a limited time get 50% off a Back to School subscription to FarFaria. Use coupon code SCHOOL50 at bit.ly/farfaria-back2school.
FarFaria Partners with AWE Learning on Launch of Platinum
Chester, Mar 21, 2019 (Issuewire.com) - AWE Acquisition, Inc. dba AWE Learning, is excited to announce its recent partnership with FarFaria. Headquartered in Chester, Pennsylvania, AWE Learning is the leading provider of digital learning solutions for public libraries throughout the United States and Canada.
AWE Learning’s newest products, Early Literacy Station™ Platinum, Bilingual Spanish Literacy Station, and AfterSchool Edge™ Platinum, each include more than 75 new software titles, spanning all STREAM subject areas (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Math) for early learners. We are excited to offer 36 e-books from FarFaria on our Platinum workstations, covering a range of fiction and non-fiction topics specifically designed to engage young readers. The collection includes high-interest topics such as sports, as well as titles from FarFaria’s hit series, The Monster Club and Lil’ Monsters. Nonfiction Science and Nature books inspire advanced readers to engage more deeply with a subject. Narrative works for beginning readers cover learning concepts such as people and places. FarFaria’s Spanish titles teach simple conversational Spanish by covering everyday concepts such as shapes and clothing.
Through AWE Learning’s partnership with FarFaria, their educational software titles will reach a larger audience and will positively impact early learners. FarFaria’s educational activities help young learners to build school readiness skills, and lead them to be successful in the classroom, and in their future. “At FarFaria, we’re focused on making reading more engaging and more fun. By providing high-quality, high-interest content, we encourage kids of all abilities to fall in love with reading. Partnering with industry leaders such as AWE Learning gives us the opportunity to further this mission. We’re confident that AWE Learning’s newest literacy products will allow students to flourish both in home and in the classroom,” said Ajay Godhwani, CEO and Co-Founder, FarFaria.
AWE Learning President & CEO, Dr. Deborah B. Sorgi, said, “We are delighted to partner with FarFaria. Companies like FarFaria offer a variety of premier educational content for our target age group and markets. Learning doesn’t only take place in the classroom. In today’s global and connected world, critical skills are learned and mastered all day long. By addressing the foundational literacy skills of early learners, we’re lowering the need for intervention programs. And we’re giving every child access to unlimited opportunities to grow and connect. We have no doubt that young patrons everywhere will greatly enjoy interacting on these exciting new titles.”
For more information on AWE Learning’s new products, please visit www.awelearning.com or call 888-293-0272.
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About AWE Learning (http://www.awelearning.com) AWE Learning provides comprehensive digital learning and early literacy solutions for young children in public libraries across the United States. Our mission is to inspire an enthusiasm for learning by supporting school readiness and literacy in the community. Through our dedication to high quality, STREAM-aligned content that is easy to use, we collaborate with libraries to highlight their role as community leaders in the pursuit of learning.
About FarFaria (www.farfaria.com)
FarFaria, the award-winning children’s reading app, provides thousands of books for readers PK-3. FarFaria’s one-of-a-kind books are a part of the comprehensive FAZ reading level system, and include professional narration and word highlighting, designed to inspire children to fall in love with reading.
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FarFaria’s February Reading List
FarFaria Adds Mandarin Titles
FarFaria Brings Mandarin eBooks to Young Readers
FarFaria has published our first high-quality Mandarin language eBooks for young readers. The inclusion of Mandarin language titles addresses the needs of FarFaria’s diverse population of readers.
“Over the years we have received several requests to add foreign language books,” says Ajay Godhwani, CEO of Intuary, Inc. “We pride ourselves on our ability to address the needs of these families. By including Mandarin titles we know the content we are providing will meet our users’ high standards.”
FarFaria’s Mandarin eBooks include professional narration by fluent Mandarin speakers. Additionally, native speakers have vetted the books for accuracy providing families with the quality expected from any of FarFaria’s media-rich titles.
FarFaria’s Mandarin language eBooks can be found on the homepage of FarFaria’s interactive app. We will expand our collection of Mandarin titles over the coming months.
FarFaria’s Mandarin Book Features:
Professional audio with word highlighting.
Vetted by fluent Mandarin speakers for accuracy.
Growing library for bilingual families.
20 Days of Thanksgiving Part 2
This week we’re wrapping up our 20 Days of Thanksgiving because giving thanks should happen every day, not just on a holiday.
We hope this list continues to inspire a spirit of gratitude, kindness, and reflection this holiday season.
What we are thankful for: Days 11-20
Day 11: We’re thankful for diversity, without it the world would be very bland place. We’re proud to provide a diverse collection of books to our readers so that every child of every background can see their faces and their stories reflected in literature.
Day 12: We’re thankful for coffee, because #parentlife. Coffee has been there to get us through our toughest days. Thank you coffee! #coffeelove
Day 13: We’re thankful for hugs. The best present a friend can give you is a really good hug. It lightens the burdens of life instantly and reminds us that we are loved.
Day 14: We’re thankful for our amazing co-workers. The FarFaria team has become a second family. Being able to work with a talented team of downright awesome people is a true blessing.
Day 15: We’re thankful for delivery food. Ever have that 6pm moment of panic when you realize you haven’t planned anything for dinner? Yea. Us too. Thank you delivery food.
Day 16: We’re thankful for doctors. As new parents, we pretty much have a heart attack every time our kids sneeze weird. We’re grateful to the doctors for reassuring us that, to quote Catbug, “everything is OKAY”.
Day 17: We’re thankful for mommy and parent groups. We’ve been lucky enough to access the wisdom and friendship of great moms and dads through some fantastic parenting groups. Knowing that we’re all in this together helps make the hard days a little easier.
Day 18: We’re thankful for libraries. Endless rows of books; cozy, dusty couches to read in; and the helpful librarian behind the info desk ready and willing to help you find the just right book. Libraries are our sanctuary.
Day 19: We’re thankful for slow-cookers. As far as we’re concerned there’s no better kitchen invention. Throw everything in before you leave for the day and miraculously come home to a delicious dinner that tastes like you spent hours preparing. Parenting genius. #instagood
Day 20: We’re thankful for YOU! We know we’ve already said this but it needs repeating: THANK YOU to our readers, our followers, our contributors, and our customers. You’re the reason we get to wake up each morning to do what we do.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
- Written by: Katia Senff
20 Days of Thanksgiving
This year, we’re celebrating 20 Days of Thanksgiving because giving thanks should happen every day, not just on a holiday. Giving thanks each day helps us to be more mindful, giving us time to reflect on all the gifts life has given us.
We hope this inspires a spirit of gratitude, kindness, and reflection this holiday season.
Giving Thanks Days 1-10
Day 1: We’re thankful for you, our wonderful readers and followers. Without you, there would be no FarFaria. Thank you!
Day 2: We’re thankful for all the hardworking teachers in the world. From pre-K through college you are there to mentor, guide, and teach us. #thankateacher
Day 3: We’re thankful for parents. Thank you to all the amazing moms, dads, step-parents, and grandparents who are working hard each day to love and provide for their families.
Day 4: We’re thankful for all the amazing authors, artists, and voice actors who bring our books to life. Your creativity inspires us daily. We are honored to work with so many talented people.
Day 5: We’re thankful for our friends and families. Since our launch in 2013, you have been by our side every step of the way. Your encouragement and support have helped us through the good times and the not-so-good times.
Day 6: We’re thankful for books; brilliant books for all ages. Whether it’s the work of Aesop or modern classics like the Hunger Games, books teach us about the world and help us find our place in it.
Day 7: We’re thankful for mistakes and trust us, we’ve made a lot. But our mistakes have led us to where we are today. It is through our mistakes that we become better people.
Day 8: We’re thankful for laughter. Because when your toddler is running through the house with a hair full of spaghetti wearing nothing but a diaper, all you can do is laugh. LOL. So long as there is laughter, there is hope. #momlife
Day 9: We’re thankful for education. Education gives us the power to change the world. We believe it is a human right. We’re grateful that we’ve had access to education and to all the opportunities it has brought us.
Day 10: We’re thankful for smiles. A smile has the power to warm the heart and cleanse the soul. When we see the eyes of our readers light up and that mouth slowly begins to widen, we know what’s coming: AN EAR-TO-EAR GRIN. Nothing makes us happier.
What are you thankful for? Share your stories with us.
And stay tuned for the rest of our 20 Days of Thanksgiving.
- Written by: Katia Senff
How Promoting Literacy Advances the Rights of Girls
Despite international efforts, 31 million girls do not attend school. For these young women access to even a small library of books is simply out of the question.
International Day of the Girl is a youth-led movement to combat the unique obstacles girls encounter, particularly in relation to accessing education, receiving adequate health care, and achieving economic security.
Throughout history, literacy has been an important mechanism to advance women’s rights. Today promoting girls literacy is still one of the most powerful tools to help girls achieve equality. We know that when girls read they:
Gain greater self-confidence.
Become more self-reliant.
Achieve greater independence.
Live healthier, happier lives.
At FarFaria, we’ve partnered with organizations, like World Reader, to bring our books to underserved boys and girls around the globe. It’s a small step on a long and arduous path.
Our mission, today and every day, is to ensure that all children everywhere have access to a library of books to read, to enjoy, and to inspire them to achieve their dreams.
To encourage all children to excel in reading, we’ve put together a Girl Power Reading List, highlighting real-life heroines and fantastic fictional females. Download this FREE reading list to get a coupon for 25% off a new subscription to FarFaria.
Happy International Day of the Girl, and Happy Reading.
-Written by: Katia Senff
FarFaria & KYNA a Winning Combination for English Language Learners
The award-winning children’s reading app, FarFaria, has joined forces with Kyna for Kids, Vietnam’s leading children’s online learning platform, to expand their English language program to millions of families.
Kyna for Kids is a top-rated online learning platform specializing in distributing the best language, IQ, math, and science content for kids ages 0-6. Kyna for Kids reaches millions of parents and kids across Vietnam.
“Our mission is to make reading accessible and fun for children around the world. Kyna for Kids provides an excellent opportunity to do this,” said Ajay Godhwani, Co-Founder and CEO of FarFaria. “This partnership makes it easy for Vietnamese parents to leverage everyday technology to develop their children’s English speaking, a valuable skill in today’s global economy.“
FarFaria’s high-quality e-books with professional voiceovers make it the perfect tool for young children to learn English in a safe, ad-free environment. Children learn English using FarFaria’s A-to-Z guided reading system and expand their knowledge from simply vocabulary to complex reading and analytical skills.
“Kyna For Kids is known for providing interesting, expert learning content for kids from 0 - 12 years old,” says Tram Ho, Managing Director of Kyna for Kids. “FarFaria is a great fit for us and an excellent tool for young Vietnamese children. The content is lively and fun, and keeps kids engaged with reading and language learning for hours.”
Kyna for Kids offers annual and Lifetime FarFaria memberships. To purchase FarFaria or for more information visit: kyna.vn/p/nhom-khoa-hoc/hoc-tieng-anh-qua-truyen-cung-ung-dung-farfaria
FarFaria’s November Reading List
There are so many reasons to read. Keep your young readers engaged with FarFaria’s November Reading List. Download FarFaria’s FREE reading list and get a coupon for 25% off a new FarFaria subscription. Use coupon code NOVEMBER25 to save now!
This month we celebrate Thanksgiving. We’re featuring some of our favorite tales such as “The Turkey’s Gobble”, “The May Flower Adventure”, and “Zombie Elementary: Frankenturkey”.
We also have books celebrating Día de los Muertos, including “Abuelita’s Maracas” and “Cuantos Tamales”. And we have a selection of books for Veteran’s Day, like “Little Soldier Dog”.
So what are you waiting for? Get Reading Already!
Click here to download FarFaria’s October Reading List
FarFaria’s October Reading List
There are so many reasons to read. Keep your young readers engaged with FarFaria’s October Reading List. Download FarFaria’s FREE reading list and get a coupon for 25% off a new FarFaria subscription. Use coupon code OCTOBER25 to save now!
This month we celebrate the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We’re featuring some of our favorite Jewish tales such as “King David and the Spiders”, “Apples and Honey”, and “Aaron’s Kippah”.
And of course we have plenty of spooky books for our favorite holiday, Halloween! Read classics like “Dracula”, “Frankenstein” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Or check out some of our FarFaria originals, including “Hush Little Zombie”, “Halloween Delight”, and “The Monster Club”.
So what are you waiting for? Get Reading Already!
Click here to download FarFaria’s October Reading List
Congratulations to Our Summer Reading Giveaway Winners!
We are so proud of all of FarFaria’s Super Readers. We received entries from all over the globe and are proud to announce our Summer Reading Giveaway Winners.
Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winners!
Abella M.
Ailene L.
Andre L.
Arianne T.
Brooklyn A.
Carol L.
Felicity F.
Gianluca F.
Jovana G.
Logan H.
Mira D.
Niko M.
Presley C.
Saam K.
Sabrina T.
Sammy B.
Sophie W.
Valentina F.
Hip-Hip Hooray for our Runners Up!
Julian H.
Rick Y.
Xiu L.
And a BIG thank you to FarFaria Parents for taking the time to mail or email your child’s contest entry.
Our Grand Prize Winners will receive new school supplies, including an exclusive FarFaria notepad, and pencils. Winners will be notified when prizes are mailed so stay tuned!
*No purchase necessary. Email entries to [email protected] or snail-mail to: FarFaria 639 Clay Street 2nd Floor San Francisco CA 94111. Entries must be postmarked by August 15, 2016. Read full rules.
An ode to Dr. Suess on his birthday. On this day in 1904, Dr. Suess was born. Though no longer with us, his work continues to inspire the imagination. Happy Birthday Dr. Suess!
Meet Daphne, FarFaria’s Reader of the Week
Three cheers for Daphne, FarFaria’s Reader of the Week!
Daphne is 5 years old and loves to read. She reads at Level F all on her own. Way to go, Daphne!
Daphne lives in Seattle, Washington. Some of her favorite FarFaria books are “The Monster Club: Mr. Funny Bones”, “Cat Driver”, and “Asuka Ninja Warrior”. When she is not reading, Daphne enjoys doing martial arts and spending time with her friends.
Thank you, Daphne, for being an amazing reader and congratulations for being selected as FarFaria’s Reader of the Week!
Parents, if you would like your child to be selected as FarFaria’s Reader of the Week send an email with your child’s name, photo, and a list of their favorite FarFaria books to [email protected].
Your child will be featured on FarFaria’s social media pages and a list of their favorite books will be added to FarFaria’s in-app home page.
February 2016 Reading Lists
There are so many reasons to read. Keep your little readers engaged with FarFaria’s February Reading List.
This month’s list includes a great selection of biographies and narratives for Black History Month. Extend the learning with multicultural folktales from China for Chinese New Year. We also have great picks for Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents Day.
So what are you waiting for? Get Reading Already!
Click here to download FarFaria's February Reading List & to get a coupon for 25% off a new subscription from FarFaria.
Meet David, FarFaria’s Reader of the Week
Three cheers for David, FarFaria’s Reader of the Week!
David is 7 years old and loves to read. He has read over 300 books in FarFaria. Way to go, David!
David lives in China. He likes FarFaria because it helps him to learn English. Some of David’s favorite books are “Zombie Elementary”, “Mouse Math”, and “Into Outer Space”. Thank you, David, for being an amazing reader and congratulations for being selected as FarFaria’s Reader of the Week!
Parents, if you would like your child to be selected as FarFaria’s Reader of the Week send an email with your child’s name, photo, and a list of their favorite FarFaria books to [email protected].
Your child will be featured on FarFaria’s social media pages and a list of their favorite books will be added to FarFaria’s in-app home page.