tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15028790273025264952024-03-13T06:02:59.210-04:00Mad for ReadingTips for parents about ways to enjoy reading with your young children and help them develop a lifelong love for books and reading.madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-12402683788784881722021-07-07T10:49:00.004-04:002021-07-07T10:53:08.482-04:00Become a Fan<p><span style="font-family: arial;">If your child loves a particular book, do some research. Find out if the author has written other books that your child might enjoy. Then skip on over to your library to find those books. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">You can do some internet research to find biographical information and maybe even photographs of the author. This kind of background helps your child understand the idea of authorship–that real people write books. It might even be an inspiration for your child to write his or her own book! </span></p><p><br /><br /></p>madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-77577622807723594172021-04-23T13:07:00.004-04:002021-04-23T13:07:56.267-04:00Cover Up Time!<p>You are settling into a read aloud with a new book. </p><p>Even before you open the book to read aloud, do a "cover check." </p><div class="MsoNormal">Read the title, and ask, "What do you think this book is going to be about?" </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Talk with your young child about her predictions. Then probe some more. Ask, "How can you tell? Tell me what you see on the cover." </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Questions like these are the perfect lead-in to reading a new book together. It will be fun to see how accurate her predictions were. And she is building her ability to make predictions based on evidence, an important critical thinking skill.</div>madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-27022379539847328342021-02-26T12:03:00.005-05:002021-02-27T09:51:11.367-05:00<p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"> <b><span>Take Action!</span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If a book sparks your child's interest--say, she is intrigued by something a character does--see if you can replicate the experience. Plant "magic" beans, dig a rabbit hole, set up a tent in the living room, visit a park to look at different kinds of leaves. Encourage your child's imagination to soar!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When you encourage your child to expand on that interest, it helps to strengthen the connection between books and her own life. Plus, you are demonstrating to your child that reading can open doors to new things to try.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></b></div><p></p>madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-16380750283711428412020-08-04T23:00:00.002-04:002020-08-05T15:14:05.320-04:00Cook Those Books<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">With your child, design a meal that mimics what characters eat in a favorite book. Whether it is stone soup, green eggs and ham, or milk and cookies, have a real or pretend meal that involves your child helping you cook. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">By living out the pages of a book, you are helping to bring a story to life. Plus you are encouraging your child’s imagination. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Let your child help you set the table and prepare the feast. Don’t worry too much about accuracy. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Take a picture of your child enjoying the meal and keep it on your refrigerator. </span>It will be a meal to remember!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p>madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-26747800961296185482020-06-05T11:44:00.000-04:002020-06-05T13:28:00.313-04:00Reading to Eradicate Racism<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yesterday my daughter asked me about books that I could recommend for my nearly four-year-old granddaughter that would be helpful for addressing racism. My response was that, for a very young child, the first thing to keep in mind is to offer books that normalize diversity.</div>
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Previous generations, including mine, had books that primarily featured White people— families, children, and friends. So that became the norm. Other people were just that ... other.</div>
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Thankfully, publishers, authors, educators have woken up to the need to populate children’s books with a range of characters. One significant effect is to help children who are members of minority groups to identify with the characters on the pages. Another effect is to “normalize” the presence of a range of people. When young children see the pages of their books populated with all kinds of people—Black, White, Brown, in a wheelchair, and so on—they internalize the notion that there is not one “type” of person that is the norm.</div>
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The following are some books that I am very familiar with because I have incorporated them into literacy programs that I have developed for Scholastic Inc. These books are populated with diverse human characters.</div>
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<i>All Kinds of Friends</i> by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly</div>
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<i>A Good Night Walk</i> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">by </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Elisha Cooper</span></div>
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<i>Happy in Our Skin</i> by Fran Manushkin</div>
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<i>You Hold Me Up</i> by Monique Gray Smith</div>
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madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-36832879073396870932020-05-04T23:26:00.000-04:002020-05-04T23:33:16.700-04:00Challenging Times<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Things have changed. Everyone is adapting to a new normal. Parents and educators are trying to figure out how to best keep children engaged, calm, and open to learning. There are no easy answers.<br />
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Parents who normally try to limit "screen time" for their young children are struggling. As they juggle child care, work from home, and all the new and intense emotions that accompany a pandemic, this is a time to be flexible.<br />
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These are extreme times.<br />
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Choose the best options you can for your child. There are no easy answers. We are all in this together.</div>
madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-86738594615265230932018-10-27T16:10:00.002-04:002018-10-27T16:10:55.420-04:00Read From the Beginning<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Targeted reading can help your preschooler deal with a new
situation. For example, books about starting preschool can help you get your
child prepared for that highly anticipated experience. Reading a book about a
new baby can be a starting point for talking about how life will change when a
sibling arrives. </div>
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Do an Internet search or ask a children’s librarian to help
you find books that address a situation that might be impacting your child.
Whether the book is fiction or nonfiction, use it to ask your child questions
about how she is feeling about the upcoming situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Likewise it may stimulate your child to
ask questions of her own. </div>
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In this age of digital communication, isn't it kind of wonderful to receive a letter now and again–real mail? A piece that was intentionally written, stamped, and mailed to you is special. Don't let that thought get away.<br />
<br />
Even young children enjoy receiving a communication addressed specifically to them. So, think about writing to the young children you know, or asking people to write to your child. There is a thrill to getting a hand-addressed note; it says "I care."</div>
madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-10847007402974576722018-03-08T17:31:00.002-05:002018-03-08T17:35:54.409-05:00All Hands on Book!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Some children are tactile learners—they learn by touching
and feeling. This is your child if you are constantly wiping off finger prints
from every surface in your home. Go with it. Let your child absorb the feel of
a book, the pleasure of turning a page. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Try not to be upset if your child’s eager fingers take their toll on a book.
Tape the page. And then move on. (Invest in lots of invisible tape so you have
it on hand.) A book is not a museum piece, but a favorite object and is meant
to be used. If your child is a hands-on learner, let it be. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">However, if your child is intentionally acting in a destructive way toward a book, you will want to point out that books deserve respect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">If a book is a little worse for wear at the hands of an enthusiastic reader, consider it a good
thing. Nearly all books are replaceable, but your child’s enthusiasm is
priceless.</span></div>
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madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-11770894716826867002018-01-25T17:18:00.000-05:002018-01-25T17:18:41.097-05:00Coming Soon: World Read Aloud Day!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
World Read About Day is an exciting collaboration between LitWorld, the nonprofit organization devoted to promoting literacy worldwide, and the publisher, Scholastic. Read about this exciting upcoming event. Find out how you can participate on February 1.<br />
<br />
Here is the link:<br />
<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/litworld-and-scholastic-announce-world-read-aloud-day-2018-and-a-special-collaboration-with-harry-potter-book-night-300587424.html?tc=eml_cleartime">https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/litworld-and-scholastic-announce-world-read-aloud-day-2018-and-a-special-collaboration-with-harry-potter-book-night-300587424.html?tc=eml_cleartime</a></div>
madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-88293158316040521252017-12-03T21:57:00.000-05:002017-12-03T21:58:35.572-05:00Take a (Picture) Walk<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The idea behind a picture walk is that you go through a book’s illustrations before reading it in order to get an idea of what is included in the book. </div>
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Try it with your child. During this "walk," concentrate only on the pictures, without actually reading the words. You might start by describing what you see or let your child begin.<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lose the words . . . for now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the
pictures of a book. Take your time. The discussing may be engaging enough that
you don’t get around to actually reading the book—in that sitting. Have your
child tell you what she sees. Ask her what is happening, and listen to what she see
says. Once you actually read the book, you can compare what you both predicted
the book to be about to what it actually turned out to be.</span></div>
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madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-27953450529097531592017-11-15T18:59:00.000-05:002017-11-15T19:00:49.748-05:00At Home . . . Away<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Keep a set of books at a grandparent’s house or other places
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Same place, same books” can make reading an important
part of the visit. It may be a set of books that are always read there—and
nowhere else. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Those “away” books provide a sense of familiarity to your
child, and the books become part of that unique experience. It is a way for your child
to experience new routines in a place besides home . . . </span></div>
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For some children, humor is the key to hooking them into
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Keep in mind that humor for preschooler may not even seem so funny to you. But
appreciate it for what it offers your child. (If you get in a silly mood, you
might even have a good time . . .) Some writers for this age group can really zero in on what gets
to a preschooler, and their writing strikes the right chord.</div>
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Humor is also a good way to engage you child in a discussion about a topic or issue. If your child is dealing with a sibling or school issue, or even a falling-down or food-aversion period, laughing at a character going through something similar can put it in perspective and give your child some release.</div>
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madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-10039758648754836662017-07-17T08:07:00.002-04:002017-07-17T08:07:24.919-04:00Author, Author!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Have your preschooler pen the next great American memoir. A favorite book for preschoolers to write is a record of an outing or excursion. It is a way to make a lasting memento and and be able to relive an event that is meaningful. Think family vacation this summer . . . </div>
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Get fancy or keep it simple. You can staple together some pieces of
paper or index cards, or buy a blank book, or use a commercial service. Encourage
your child to write and illustrate her own books. You provide the raw
materials, but let your preschooler dictate the contents—literally and
figuratively.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The book can be wordless—let her tell
her tale with pictures. She is getting a taste of what goes into planning what
goes on the page of a book, recalling a sequence, and communicating something
that is important and memorable for her.</span></div>
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madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-73995528121984129812017-05-19T09:04:00.000-04:002017-05-19T09:31:36.206-04:00Become an Expert!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Have you noticed a topic or theme that your child is passionate about? It might
be princesses or earth movers or dinosaurs. Start a little “collection.” Go to
the library or purchase books on this “topic.” (If you elect to buy
books, keep the books about that topic together on a shelf. It is a way to encourage the idea of organizing things that go together.)</div>
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Your child is discovering that reading can open doors to learning more and more about his or her interests. Becoming an expert will make him or her feel excited about learning and also provide a purpose for your reading together. </div>
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madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-8270005365652993392017-05-03T20:27:00.000-04:002017-05-19T09:29:17.771-04:00What's Next? <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is a way to help your child build comprehension skills . . . and use imagination.<br />
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After you and your child finish reading a story together, close the book, and ask, "What do you think happens next?" or "What happens the next day?"<br />
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This kind of thinking helps your child in a few ways. It encourages your child to use what he or she already knows about a character or a situation and run with it—to spin some educated guesses based on that information. That is also called making inferences, which a skill your child will use in school and in life.<br />
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For now, unburdened by finding right answers, your child is simply stretching his or her imagination, and engaging in some original storytelling. Enjoy it together!</div>
madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-87458846222503432622016-09-15T09:29:00.000-04:002016-09-15T09:29:05.204-04:00Get to School!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Now that the school year has begun, consider a visit to your child's classroom to read aloud with your child’s class. Once the teacher has given the OK, also be
sure your child agrees with this plan. And ask him which book he wants to
share with the class. Then, schedule the visit. (If he is hesitant, wait a month
or two and ask again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> He may well change his mind as he becomes more comfortable in the classroom.)</span></div>
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Visiting the classroom is a good way to keep an open
connection between school and home. It provides a good chance for your child’s
teachers and classmates to get to know your child better. You will also get a
sense of your child’s day and what the school environment is like. It is a
terrific way to get to know some of the classmates he may be talking about at
home. And he will like to show you off to his school friends and maybe even
show off some of his reading prowess. And, of course, reading aloud is a wonderful way to engage children in the joys of reading.</div>
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madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-3907097110952097932016-07-31T09:50:00.000-04:002016-07-31T09:50:19.245-04:00When Books Inspire . . .<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If a book sparks an interest in your child—say something a
character does or perhaps an intriguing and unique setting—see if you can replicate the experience. </div>
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If your child is fascinated by something she reads in a book, encouraging that interest will strengthen the connection between books and her life. Plus, you are showing your child that reading about something opens a door to new ideas to try.</div>
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Plant magic beans. Dig a rabbit hole. Set up a tent in the bedroom. Visit a firehouse. If
the story she likes is realistic, you can try to plan an event. If it is a
fantasy, let your child’s imagination run the event. She can travel to the moon
in your living room.</div>
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madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-48155399401371772542016-06-23T14:32:00.000-04:002016-06-23T14:32:13.885-04:00Book Action! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Some children are tactile learners—they learn and explore by touching
and feeling. You may recognize that this term describes your child if you are constantly wiping tiny finger prints
from every surface in your home. </div>
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When it comes to reading, go with it. </div>
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Let your child absorb the feel of
a book. The action of pulling, pointing, turning, zipping, tracing, engages your child's interest. Try not to be upset if your child’s eager fingers take their toll on the
book. Tape the pages and move on. (Invest in lots of extra invisible tape so you
have it on hand!) </div>
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A book is not a museum piece, but a favorite object that is
meant to be used and actively enjoyed. Of course, you don't want to encourage your child to
pull or tear pages. But if a book is a little worse for wear, consider it a good
thing. Books are replaceable; your child’s enthusiasm for a book is
priceless.</div>
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madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-19036343936053567102016-06-14T09:04:00.000-04:002016-06-14T09:04:11.609-04:00Summer Reading . . .<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This one takes a little advance planning. Before the summer
break, ask your child’s preschool for a list of books that will be read in
class in the next year. Over the summer, read some of them with your child.</div>
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That summertime experience makes the books familiar and
gives your child a little head start. Many preschoolers are caught between
taking steps into the unknown and holding onto what is comfortable. Making the
adjustment to school—especially if it is a new school or unfamiliar teacher—can
be a challenge. So if your child “knows” a book she will feel comfortable in
the reading setting. She may even share with her teacher or classmates some of
the routines you and she have enjoyed, or your discussion about the book, or even
tell the story of how she got the book. (Was it it a surprise?) The book experience can create a new and positive
connection to the school and help put her at ease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-29843784253368666842016-05-20T08:23:00.000-04:002016-05-20T08:23:15.564-04:00Beyond the Bookshelf<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Although many parents love having their children's books nicely organized on bookshelves, try to think outside the shelf. It sounds simple, but just having books in a convenient place can facilitate reading. For example, in a nursery, keep a stack of favorite books in a basket or on a table, near your favorite rocker or glider to make reading time a natural activity before bedtime. And piles of books in living rooms, on counters, or even in the bathroom, may be just the right inspiration for a read-aloud session, or your child's spontaneous perusal of a book.<br />
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Now . . . think about going mobile! If books are transported easily from room to room--in baskets, in boxes on wheels--they will be at your child's fingertips wherever he is. Sometimes convenience is key.<br />
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madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-28991405822995295472016-05-14T08:22:00.000-04:002016-05-14T08:22:38.526-04:00Siblings Reading Together<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Encourage siblings to read together. Each one of the children will be rewarded. Older siblings get to practice their skills and feel a sense of importance and mastery. Younger siblings will get exposure to an additional reader (with a unique style of reading aloud). And they will be happy to get the attention of their older brother or sister who just may seem to live in a more interesting world much of the time. So it is a win-win. Plus, a sibling read aloud is a wonderful opportunity for a little bonding. Especially if there are a fair number of years between them, it is a happy way to connect.</div>
madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-47695873082466583182016-04-17T08:47:00.000-04:002016-04-17T08:47:57.717-04:00Transformation: Libraries and Young Readers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Mark Condon of Unite for Literacy has written a wonderful piece about the role of libraries in helping to create young readers. It celebrates the Week of the Young Child and National Library Week, and captures the essence of both initiatives in a thoughtful way.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://about.uniteforliteracy.com/2016/04/celebrating-libraries-young-children-and-transformation/" rel="nofollow" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #8c68cb; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 32px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">http://about.uniteforliteracy.com/2016/04/celebrating-libraries-young-children-and-transformation/</a><span style="color: #232629; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 32px;"> </span></div>
madforreadinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590089161725728675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1502879027302526495.post-45385510211283710822016-04-10T11:59:00.000-04:002016-04-10T11:59:42.726-04:00Happy 100th Birthday to Beloved Children's Book Author, Beverly Cleary!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Enjoy this tribute by Nicholas Kristof to one of the most beloved of children's book authors, Beverly Cleary.<br />
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And take note of his wonderful reminder about the importance of reading aloud to your children!<br />
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<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/10/opinion/sunday/happy-birthday-beverly-cleary.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-left-region&region=opinion-c-col-left-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-left-region&_r=0">http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/10/opinion/sunday/happy-birthday-beverly-cleary.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-left-region&region=opinion-c-col-left-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-left-region&_r=0</a><br />
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