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In today's brand new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, you'll hear:should you let your kids read ahead of the family read-aloud?how many books can little kids keep up with at once?the simplest way to help your kids fall in love with books (and help.you. fall in love with homeschooling)I'm also sharing our winter Family Book Club picks in RAR Premium.We always say this, but it's worth repeating: our book club selections are cream-of-the-crop.and this winter it's no different! ?Ready for this episode? Listen in!With thousands of happy members inside RAR Premium, we’ve heard a lot of great stories about how their kids are falling in love with books, and how moms like you are falling in love with homeschooling.This note from Amber is one of my favorites:'I think the biggest and most surprising difference from joining RAR Premium is actually in my husband.
He is so connected to what the kids and I are doing now, and he wants to watch the Author Events and be a part of the Family Book Clubs.I regret waiting so long to join.' And here's another one from Sara:'Before we joined, I wondered if we’d use it all that much because my kids were just 6 and 2.
I wish I would have jumped in sooner! The master classes are the best thing I have ever done for my homeschool.Just try it!
You really have nothing to lose, but a world of goodness to gain.' And the clincher is this one from Kameron:'Membership here is worth more than I pay for curriculum for a year. I promise you will not regret it.' Good stuff, right? Your kids can fall in love with books, and you can fall in love with homeschooling. Join us in RAR Premium.We’re waiting for you!Get RAR PremiumEach season in RAR Premium, we read 1 novel and 3 picture books as part of our Family Book Club.
We choose books with kids of all ages in mind, because we believe that families connect best when they read together. ?Here's what's up next in our Family Book Club:Premium Members also get a Family Book Club Guide to go with each of these, and we always wrap up by live streaming the author or illustrator of that book, so your kids can ask their own questions.There's just nothing else like it. But actually, RAR Premium isn't just for your kids.In fact, most of our members would probably tell you that the person who gets the most from being a member is Mama herself! ?That's because we offer regular Master Classes that help you teach from rest and lead with confidence in your homeschool.There's a whole library of Master Classes available to you (it's a huge library!) when you join RAR Premium. This is a question we get a lot at RAR, and I'm not going to beat around the bush.I'm convinced there is a lot to gain from rereading.
Today, I'm going to tell you why.If you have a child who re-reads the same book over and over, we're going to talk about it.And if you or someone you love has recently read the same picture book to a little one every night for months, I've got some good news for you.What we're about to tackle:why re-reading may just be the very best kind of readingwhat's to gain from re-reading?how our kids benefit from revisiting their favorite books (and the rewards are huge!)If you'd like to listen to this as a podcast episode, click the play button below. Or you can read the whole essay by scrolling down.Listener GuideUse the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast:1:45How often do you rewatch your favorite movie?4:37Knowledge and vocabulary6:21Reading comprehension7:57Reading for plot11:20How we change14:30 Kate DiCamillo and Charlotte's Web15:59 A challenge for you17:04How to log re-reading18:58Let the kids speakWhat's the deal with re-reading?Consider: how often do you re-watch your favorite movie or re-listen to a favorite album, a favorite song?I asked this question on Facebook, and the responses surprised me. '10 times' was one of the lower responses. And I could not believe how many people said 'over 100 times'.Nobody even thought it was a weird question.We expect to revisit our favorite stories again and again.So what's the deal with revisiting our favorite stories, movies, songs, and books?There's more here than meets the eye, so let's dig in.Reward #1: Books become lifelong companionsI bet we can all agree on this: we want books to become some of our children's lifelong companions.I want my kids to see the Laura Ingalls Wilder books or The Chronicles of Narnia or S.D. Smith's Green Ember books on a bookshelf 20 years from now and feel like they're bumping into old friends.I want them to remember who they are and remember where they came from when they see those book covers.But friendship isn't instantaneous. Graphic novels. They sometimes make us a little nervous, right?As parents, we worry if they have any value.In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, I'm joined by the RAR Team, and we're talking all things graphic novels.Do they count as real reading?
Will they make our kids lazy readers? And what about questionable content?What you'll hear in today's show.what's happening in your child's brain when they read a graphic novel (aka what on earth is 'multi-modal' reading?)why some kids can't get enough of themour favorite graphic novels to read in our own homesAnd you'll find a whole slew of our favorites in the booklist below. Pop in your email for the printable version. Scroll down for the clickable version.)Get the printable booklist graphic novels we loveSep 17, 2019. I'm willing to bet that if you're reading this, you're hoping to raise kids who love reading.Think back for a second. Were the books you were assigned in school the same books you stayed up reading under the covers, late at night with a flashlight?When you were done writing the book report or the essay, did you eagerly start the book over, only to dive back into the utter delight of losing yourself in the story?Would you say those books became one of your childhood’s sweetest delights? Or were you just relieved to have 'done' the book?See, all kids love stories when they are younger.
Loving stories isn't the problem.The problem arises when reading becomes something we do for school—for a grade or an assignment.The problem arises when our kids start to see reading as something on their list of to-do's, rather than as one of life's sweetest delights.Today, we're turning that on its head.See, we have the opportunity to engage our kids with books differently- in a way that helps them love a book more after they've read it (rather than relieved that they're done with the book).It's simple and doable, and on this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, I'm breaking it down. Want to help your kids love reading?
Don't miss this one.In today's show, you'll hear:4 simple steps you can take to change the way your kids interact with books. For the betterwhy this will be a game-changer for your child's reading lifeIf you'd like a one-page printable guide that breaks down the four steps I talk about in this episode, just text REVIVAL to the number 33777, or enter your email below:Get the Printable 4-step Guide Want my notes on this one so you don't forget the 4 steps? Where should I send them?Sep 03, 2019. Today, I've got a podcast episode and an invitation to RAR Premium for you.First: the podcast. In this newest episode, I'm sharing what we're reading this fall at Read-Aloud Revival. We've looked high and low and found what we think are three spectacular picture books and a novel (okay, a series) for you to share with your kids this fall.I'll tell you each of my selections and why I picked them.
I can't wait for you to see these. ?In the episode, you'll also hear.why your newly minted reader might not be a voracious one (and what to do about it)a great way to include Dad in reading aloudhow we can easily build memories just by reading together and having dinner (#winning).and I answer a listener question about if it's OK to listen to a book before reading it.And now, your invitation:RAR Premium is the best we offer at Read-Aloud Revival, and I want to send you an official invitation to join us.(Imagine a bookish wax sealed envelope flying out of your screen and dropping into your lap. Now open it up.? )Each season in RAR Premium, we read 1 novel and 3 picture books as part of our Family Book Club. We choose books with kids of all ages in mind, because we believe that families connect best when they read together. ?Here's what's up next in our Family Book Club:Premium Members also get a Family Book Club Guide to go with each of these, and we always wrap up by live streaming the author or illustrator of that book, so your kids can ask their own questions.There's just nothing else like it. But actually, RAR Premium isn't just for your kids.In fact, most of our members would probably tell you that the person who gets the most from being a member is Mama herself!
Today I've got a bonus episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast—a conversation with Douglas Gresham. Douglas is the stepson of C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia.In this episode, he shares.what C.S. Lewis was really trying to do with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobewhat he wishes more people knew about his stepfatherPatti Callahan's new book, Becoming Mrs. Lewis- what he thinks and about its accuracyDouglas Gresham’s mother became friends with C. Lewis through correspondence when he was a child.The friendship blossomed, eventually leading to marriage in 1956.
His mother, Joy Gresham, died of cancer in 1960, and C.S. Lewis continued to raise Douglas and his brother.Lewis had adopted the boys when he married, and The Horse and His Boy is dedicated to them both.I really enjoyed this conversation, and am looking forward to hearing Douglas Gresham speak at a couple of the upcoming Great Homeschool Conventions.Hear Douglas Gresham speak at GHC:He'll be at the Fort Worth Convention and the Cincinnati Convention.
And I'll be all seven conventions:Great Homeschool Convention: Fort Worth, TX March 7-9, 2019Great Homeschool Convention: Greenville, SC March 21-23, 2019Great Homeschool Convention: St. Charles, MO March 28 – 30, 2019Great Homeschool Convention: Cincinnati, OH, April 25-27, 2019Great Homeschool Convention: Ontario, CA June 13 -1 5, 2019Great Homeschool Convention: Rochester, NY August 1 – 3, 2019Great Homeschool Convention: Jacksonville, FL August 8 -10, 2019Attend a GHC ConventionWe'd love for you to join us! Click here to get more information and register.(pssst. There are wonderful discounts if you are active military or a pastor, so be sure to check those out!)A few quotes from this episode:'C.S.
Lewis didn’t set out to write a series, he set out to write one book to demonstrate what children’s books should be like.' -Douglas Gresham'He never forgot what it felt like to be a child, what sorts of things children delighted in. They were there for him to put into the books because he still had them within himself. He understood children very well, he understood what children liked to read.' -Douglas Gresham'Even when my mother was dying, they still had their senses of humor— both of them.
I think that’s important to know about Jack, that he was enormously humorous.' - Douglas GreshamBooks from this episode:(All links are Amazon affiliate links.)Episode GreshamNothing FoundYou'll also enjoy:Reading for the Bigger Story with Jonathan RogersYour Job is to Plant the Seed, a conversation with Sally Lloyd JonesNavigating Fantasy: A Guide for Christian Parents, Carolyn LeiloglouJan 23, 2019. Would you like to read more in the new year?I don't mean reading to your kids. I mean reading for you.Many of us want to read more, but we're not sure how to make that happen. We feel like we can't fit it in, or maybe we even feel guilty when we sit down to read something just for fun.This episode is just what you need! I'm chatting with Anne Bogel from Modern Mrs.
Darcy, author of I'd Rather Be Reading.In this episode, you'll hear:why it's OK to prioritize your reading lifehow to read more (hint: we all have a bit more time than we think)why it's just fine to quit a book that is causing a blockPlus, we recommend about 20 books for you. I wasn't planning on putting up a post today, but. This weekend, I found over 100 fantastic audio book deals for kids.They're all under $5 and some are as low as 82 cents. We never know how long they are going to stay this price, so I wanted you to know about it right away.See the full list of current Audible dealsYou don’t have to have an audible subscription or membership to snag audio book deals on Audible.You can buy the books individually right here, and then download the FREE Audible app onto any device.Once you’ve got the app downloaded, you sign in to it with your Amazon account, and your books will show up there.Unfortunately, it seems that most (perhaps all?) of these deals are available to US residents only. I'm sorry about that, international friends!View audio book deals by age group:There are currently over 100 books on our list of deals, and we carefully handpicked them for RAR listeners.That’s still a LONG list to get through, so we also added a way for you to see recommended audible deals by age group:Deals for Ages 4-7Deals for Ages 8-12Deals for Ages 12+Deals for MomYou probably want to snag these deals right away, just in case some of these prices change (and we never know when they will)See the full list of current Audible dealsListen to this post as a podcast episode:Nov 11, 2018. At the start of a new school year, we’re all full of hopes for a year that means something. I don't know about you, but I want to make some really awesome memories with my kids this summer.I don't want the whole season to pass in a whirlwind of swimming lessons, camping trips, and sticky popsicle juice without getting a chance to look into my kids' eyes, get to know them better, and have some great conversations.If that's you too, then this episode of the podcast is for you.
We're talking about three simple steps you can use to connect with your kids this summer in a meaningful and memorable way.No matter what ages your kids are, let's make a fantastic reading summer.Join RAR Premium MembershipClick that play button below to hear the podcast:Step 1: Choose a single novel to read this summerYou don't have to read a pile of books to have a great reading summer. Just choose one single book and then try to read a chapter most days.If you'd like, pick up a copy of The Trumpet of the Swan and then download my FREE Family Book Club Guide- you can use it with kids of all ages, and you'll be in good company when you join us!Step 2: Peg your read-aloud timeSee if you can simply tack your read-aloud session onto something else that is already happening each day. A meal, for instance. If you don't have to work up the gumption to decide to read aloud, you'll find yourself doing it more often.Also, you don't have to read aloud with your kids every single day to make a difference. Just aim for every other day, and see what kind of difference it makes.If you'd like to keep track of how many days you read aloud to your kids 10 minutes or more, use this FREE summer read-aloud sheet to track your progress:Step 3: Talk about the books you're readingGet in the habit of asking your kids, 'Who was the most in this story?' (fill that with any character trait).This doesn't need to be a sit-down ordeal.
Just ask this question casually as you lather your kids up in sunscreen, hand them a popsicle as they run out the door, or when you're in the car.The key is to focus on asking questions (and don't worry too much if the answers you get aren't especially profound).These three steps will make a huge difference in your child's love of reading, in his or her enthusiasm about books, and in your own relationships within your home.If you want to hear more tips and ideas for each of the three steps, make sure you listen to this episode of the podcast- because all the juicy stuff is in there! Just click the 'play' button toward the top of this post.Read-Aloud Revival Premium Membership is currently OPEN to new membersWe know a whole lot of you have been waiting for us to open the doors, and they’re open now, for just 5 days.RAR Premium is the best way I know to make meaningful and lasting connections with your kids.
We help you connect your kids with authors and with their own imagination, get confident in your homeschool, and tap into an amazing community of others who are doing the same.This summer in Premium Membership includes:Live Workshops for your young writers and illustrators:The Official Read-Aloud Family Book Club:Live Online Author Access Events. You can see it all right here.I’m willing to bet that if you even dip a toe into membership this summer, your kids and you will make some of your favorite summer memories around books shared together.And that? That will be a summer neither of you will forget.Click here for all the details and to join us.Join RAR Premium MembershipMay 30, 2018.
A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books to share with kids, and it’s featured as one of my top picks for read-alouds in chapter 15 of one of the brand new book, The Read-Aloud Family.The movie’s release later this week offers families a wonderful opportunity to experience the book together and have some meaningful conversations about all kinds of topics.(This is both an article and a podcast. If you'd prefer to listen to the podcast episode, click the play button below.)Though often recommended for kids age 10-14 years, older teens and adults will find a lot to love, as well. If you’re reading the book aloud, kids as young as 7 or 8 can listen in.3 simple steps to sharing A Wrinkle in Time with your kids:Read the bookShare an experienceTalk about itIt’s that simple. No need for literary expertise or complicated plans.If you and your child read A Wrinkle in Time together, share an experience, and then talk about the book, you will find that both your relationship with your child and your child’s relationship with books will change for the better.Here’s how to get the most out of the The Wrinkle in Time book & movie experience:Step 1: Read the bookA Wrinkle in Time makes for a wonderful read-aloud! If you’d like, use the audio book version (so you can enjoying being read to, as well). I particularly like the version narrated by Hope Davis. Audio books are a great way to fit read-alouds in when you’re with your kids in the car, sharing the task of folding laundry, or relaxing together in the evening.If you’re short on time or your older kids and teens haven’t warmed up to the idea of being read aloud to yet (you’ll find strategies to help you with that in The-Read Aloud Family), each of you can read the book independently and then come together to share the experience of watching the movie and talking about it.It’s worth making the effort to either read the book aloud or listen to an audio version, if you can.
That shared experience is magical.Step 2: Share an experienceMark your calendar! The brand new Disney movie, A Wrinkle in Time, releases to theaters March 9, 2018, and is rated PG.If you read the book first and then watch the movie, your kids will enjoy pointing out what was different and what was the same. They’ll also likely have opinions about how characters were depicted in the film, and what scenes the filmmakers decided to include or leave out.(Find out more about the movie here.)If your kids are digging the sci-fi nature of A Wrinkle in Time and you’re feeling a bit adventurous, try a simple but fun activity like breaking open geodes or growing crystals.Step 3: Talk about itAsk any of the questions below to spark a conversation with your kids about A Wrinkle in Time. You can ask kids of all ages these questions— the answers will vary depending on your children’s age and maturity level.As you talk with your kids, keep in mind that compelling questions are more important than compelling answers. A child who practices the art of asking questions will develop a habit of thinking deeply when they’re reading in the future. This is what we’re going for!Asking even one of these questions will make a difference in the way your kids think about what they’ve read.Think of the questions as doors. Opening any one of these doors can lead to a wonderful, meaty discussion.
So pick a door— any door— and see where it takes you!You'll find all of the questions I suggest in this FREE guide:Download the FREE reading guide A WRINKLE IN TIME BY MADELEINE L'ENGLE Awesome- check your email inbox There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. Email Address I'd like to receive the fr.Mar 04, 2018. Do you have questions about the 31-Day Read-Aloud Challenge?I did a little Facebook and Instagram Live broadcast, answering some common questions we're getting, like.how can pre-readers participate?which books count?what if we miss a day?can we participate if we're outside the United States?Watch the video replay to get the answers to those questions right here:Or you can click the play button below to hear just the audio:Register your kids for FREE by heading to RAR31days.com or by texting the word CHALLENGE to the number 345345.Dec 30, 2017. We're creeping ever closer to January, and at the Read-Aloud Revival, that means it's just about time for our 31-Day Read-Aloud Challenge!This is our most popular event of the year. We hear countless stories of kids who, after doing the 31-Day Challenge, go from being reluctant readers to voracious readers.It's kind of hard to believe something so simple can work this well to help kids start the new year with a voracious reading habit!(You can keep reading for details- or just listen to me describe the 31-Day Challenge on a mini-episode of the podcast by clicking the play button below:)Here's how it works:1.) You register below (it's free!), and we'll send a Challenge Packet to your email right away.2.) Your kids commit to reading aloud 10 minutes per day in January. They'll keep track of the days they read aloud (your packet contains a printable calendar), and you'll use coupons to keep them motivated while making some wonderful memories with your kids.3.) Celebrate!
Your kids will do a WHOLE LOT of reading if they participate in the challenge, and that's worth celebrating. Any child who reads aloud at least 25 of the 31 days in January is eligible to enter to win one of 50 exclusive Read-Aloud Revival bookbags. International friends are welcome to play, and winners who live outside the domestic US will get a Book Depository gift card equal to $20 US.Why have kids read aloud?When kids read aloud, they make tremendous leaps in both their decoding skills and their comprehension. This is true for kids of all ages, not just those who are learning to read.Along with academic benefits, challenge participants tell us year after year that their children form incredible bonds with each other and often fall head-over-heels with reading (even if they weren't voracious readers before).In fact, one of last year's participants, Julie Sane, wrote in to tell us this:A few details:All kids up to age 17 can participate.If your child is a pre-reader, he or she can simply flip through a picture book and talk about the story. That's storytelling too! It all counts for the 31-Day Challenge.It doesn't matter what they choose to read aloud: a novel, a picture book, a graphic novel, the Sunday morning comic strip. As long as they're reading aloud, it counts for this challenge.Your kids can read aloud to anyone: a sibling, a grandparent, a pet, a pile of stuffed animals (stuffed animals are fantastic listeners).We all know that 'every day' really means 'most days' right?
At least, it does around here!:) If your child reads at least 25 days in January, they're successful! They are then allowed to enter for a chance to win one of 50 exclusive Read-Aloud Revival Book Bags. Go here when your child has read 25 days and is ready to enter for a prizeI answer questions about the 31-Day Challenge in this video:Ready to join us?
It's free:Dec 11, 2017. What do you give as gifts for young readers? (Besides books, of course!) Here's a whole list of gift ideas for the young readers in your life.In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, you'll hear:Great gift ideas for babies through teensIdeas beyond books - games, book accessories, puzzles, posters, shirts and moreWays to help kids make books their own, and begin to identify as readersScroll down the page to see the gift guide!Click that play button below to hear the podcast:Links from this episode:RAR #75: Delightful, Simple Reading Journals for KidsRAR Bonus Episode: Melissa Sweet on the One and Only E.B. WhiteGift Guide:(some links are affiliate links)Mighty Bright Book LightBook lights are essential for kids who share a bedroom with siblings.
Office 64 mui.msi. Each of my kids over 5 has a booklight clipped to the side of their bed. These hammerhead-shaped Mighty Brights are our current favorite. Because we don't actually expect them to go to sleep when we send them to bed, do we?;)Personal Library KitForget the kids- I bet you want one of these for yourself, don't you?:)Maestro ClassicsMy kids love these stories set to music (played by none other than the London Philharmonic). We have over a dozen of these and haven't been disappointed yet.
Available on CD or mp3. Use the code SARAH to get 17% off plus FREE shipping! Check out Maestro Classics here.BookplatesHelp your kids make books their own with these darling bookplates.Forest FriendsKate Sutton Little SetMolly Hatch Ex LibrisAlice Scott Travel the WorldBook DartsOnce you start using these to mark your favorite passages in books, you'll never go back to your old ways. These lightweight metal book darts can keep track of your favorite parts of the books your kids read without crimping the pages.
They're reusable and absolutely one of my favorite things in the universe. And that's no lie.Bookmarks from Carrot Top Paper ShopHave a daughter who loves her literary heroines? Jenny Williams has a lovely assortment of bookmarks featuring heroines like Anne of Green Gables, Jane Eyre, Jo March, Scout Finch, Flannery O'Connor, Hermione Granger, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and others. These bookmarks are perfect handmade gift to tuck into a Christmas stocking or tie onto any gift.Out of Print Clothing tee shirtsWe own an embarrassing number of shirts from Out of Print in our house- and we love every single one! From Mike Mulligan and the Steam Shovel (pictured on my twins here) to Goodnight Moon, Harry the Dirty Dog, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Call of the Wild, and many many others, you won't have a hard time choosing something for everyone in the Out of Print Shop.Custom Bookplate StampA customized alternative to bookplates, these lovely stamps can feature anyone's name.Book PuzzlesThe only thing as satisfying as reading on a cold wintry afternoon is doing a book puzzle on a cold wintry afternoon! You'll find lots of options online, but I've selected a few of my own favorites below. Try playing an audio book while putting together a puzzle as a family.
You'll be hooked!You can find puzzles for your favorite bookish people of all ages- from the tiniest tots to the eldest among us! I've chosen a few of my favorites for you here- you may be able to find other great ones, too.Pictured here:Eric Carle Alphabet Floor PuzzleBeatrix Potter Floor PuzzleGoodnight Moon Floor PuzzleReaders Paradise 1000 piece puzzleOld Book Store 1000 piece puzzleClassic Picture Books 300 piece puzzleRory's Story CubesYoung readers are often young writers, as well.
If you have an aspiring author on your hands, these Story Cubes can make for an excellent gift. Let the fun begin!eeBoo Create-A-Story CardsMelissa Sweet is one of my favorite picture book illustrators. These cards are created by her, as well, and they're another way to spark your child's imagination and stor.Nov 13, 2017.
This might be our shortest-ever episode, but also one of the most important. Bad days - we all have them, right? We can't really avoid that, but we can have a strategy tucked into our pocket- a simple strategy that will help us save a bad day.As a mama of 6 kids - preschool through high school - I sure do. So today, I'm talking how to save those no good, very bad days! ?In this episode, I'm sharing:a simple strategy that is the ultimate reset buttonthe genre of books that saves the day time and time againwhat Jim Trelease and Andrew Pudewa say is the most important part of your school day (I bet you can guess!)Click that play button below to hear the podcast:Books from this episode:(All links are Amazon affiliate links.)Nothing FoundLinks from today's show:Don't miss out on our upcoming giveaway blitz: join the FREE RAR email list!Need free fairy tales you can access digitally? Try these resources:Nursery Tales Told to the Children by Amy Steedman (at The Baldwin Project)A Childhood's Favorites & Fairy Tales on Project GutenbergFor the Children's Hour (on Baldwin Project)The Children's NurseryHere's the main page at The Baldwin ProjectRead-Aloud Revival Premium Membership opens again October 10th:SaveSaveSep 13, 2017.
Today I'm addressing a question I get ALL THE TIME - how to find time to read.How do we cultivate a reading life in the midst of parenting, life, and other general busyness? In this episode I'm addressing the best ways I have found to fit more reading into my life.I'm sharing my favorite tips. A whole lot of us get this completely and utterly wrong.Schools do it. Teachers do it.
Well-meaning adults make an epic mistake in the education of our children: we make teaching a child to read our top priority.When it comes to our kids and books, our top priority is not to teach our children to read. It’s not to help them decode words on a page, learn their phonics, or bolster their reading comprehension.It’s none of those things.This post is a bonus episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast. If you'd rather listen, click the play button below.Mark Twain says “a man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read,” and the same thing can be said for children.Our first and foremost job in the education of our children, then, is to nurture a love for reading.
We can pretty much shelf everything else until we’re nailing that.Here’s why: if you focus primarily on teaching your kids HOW to read, you will likely have kids who do, indeed, know how to read. But do you want kids who read because they can? Or kids who read because they love to? Kids who read because they can’t imagine life without stories?A child who has been bribed, cajoled, or pressured to read does not delight in it. When he’s forced to read a book and answer comprehension questions about it, take a quiz on it, or write a book report about it.
He learns something very, very clearly:He learns that reading is something you have to do for school. Reading is something you need to get out of the way. Check it off your list.
Get it done with, already.So even if he can read, because someone has taught him, he won’t do it for fun. He won’t delight in it. He won’t see books as one of life’s sweetest delights.When you focus on nurturing your child’s love of stories first and foremost, you get a child who can read, and a child who loves to read. You get both. You may not get the first part on your timetable, but you’ll get it on your child’s unique timetable, and he’ll have an insatiable appetite for stories, as well, which is worth its weight in gold.A child with an insatiable appetite for stories will learn to read (although that may not happen this week be patient), but he or she will learn to read.
And he or she WILL read, then, even if it doesn’t come as a mandate from mom or the teacher.Especially because it doesn’t.When it comes to the language arts, everything follows nurturing that initial love. First, we want kids who LOVE stories. Everything else- phonics, comprehension, analysis, even writing follows that.I find it terribly tragic when I hear that a child has been reading excellent books in school- the best classics, poets, and novelists of all time— if that child doesn’t also leave school with an overpowering love of books.
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