Be Wild

I'm always looking for innovative ways to help parents make reading as exciting as screen time. We know that social media thrives on interaction, creativity, and connection. So, why can't books do the same? The key is to transform reading from a solitary activity into a dynamic, engaging experience! Here are three fresh ideas ( Love the Shark Tank idea ) that involve interactive ways to compete with social media and inspire your child to dive deeper into books. 1. The "Live-Action Storyboard": Bringing Scenes to Life Kids today are incredibly visual and often express themselves through images and short videos. Let's tap into that natural inclination by having them physically "build" the scenes they read. The Concept: After reading a vivid scene from a book, challenge your child to recreate or interpret that scene using whatever they have at hand. This could be anything from LEGOs, action figures, dolls, or even household items. How It Works: Pick a b...

I hear it constantly: "How do I get my child to put down their phone and pick up a book?" It's a valid concern! Social media platforms are incredibly engaging, immediate, and offer constant interaction. But what if we could harness some of that energy and channel it towards reading? The good news is, we can! It's about making reading just as interactive, collaborative, and rewarding as their favorite online activities. Here are three fresh ideas that go beyond traditional quiet reading time, designed to compete with the allure of the screen and spark a genuine love for books in your 8-12 year old. 1. The "Book-Based Quest": Reading as a Real-Life Puzzle Kids love solving puzzles, cracking codes, and the thrill of a challenge. This idea taps into that natural curiosity by turning the book's narrative into an interactive, real-world quest. The Concept: Transform key plot points or clues from a book into elements of a mini-scavenger hunt or a simple ...

Have you heard? We have a contest! We have Sweetfrog who is helping Fred Wild Elementary motivate students to excel in school (academics). Oh - and yes there are some rules so ask your students teacher. Go to our Facebook page and learn more. Wow! A family of four can win a delicious treat! Visit the Fred Wild Facebook page to learn more. Call the school, ask the teacher - learn how you can get in on these delicious treats. Go Fred Wild and thank you so much Sweetfrog!!!

Who remembers the DUNK TANK at fred Wild? Oh, we have some nice interesting videos of some very interesting people get dunked!!! It was such a blast - I know I had fun! Check it out and give us a like and a thumbs up on YouTube. Personally my favorite is Mr. Bozeman getting a surprise Dunk! Just watch the surprise on his face. :) Sometimes school can be fun. We are all about learning here at the Fred Wild - but you have to admit, it is good to have a little fun every once in a while. The kids had a great time, the adults too (especially me) and it was all for a good cause. Even if for right now I can't remember what the cause was - oh well, as long as I was not the one getting dunked. Please leave us a Facebook like or a thumbs up on YouTube and by all means - share this blog with your family and friends.