The Texas Library Association publishes a list of books for young readers that are designed to be read aloud. They are called 2 x 2 books. Check out the 2008 list. Lists from previous years are also available. Get a jump on the school year by reading with your child!
I know there are many children who are avid readers. However, I often think of those children who love book but hate to read. I am passionate about wanting to close the gap between reader and reluctant reader. Success is school depends on a child’s ability to read. One way to address the drop-out rate is make reading enjoyable as early as possible in a child’s life.
What helps your child?
I read an article that addresses summer reading with 5 great tips.
Here’s my problem. I am great example of ‘Use it or lose it’. I went to a workshop and learned how to make a PowerPoint. It was a decent PowerPoint. At home one of my kids taught me how to send pictures to Walgreens to be printed. The pictures traveled through cyberspace and were there when I went to pick them up. Time has passed since I used those skills. Now can I make a PowerPoint? No. Do I remember how to send pictures to Walgreens? Not really. Use it or lose it. It’s true!
The same with your child and his/her reading skills. While summer is a wonderful time for saying “Ahhhhhh” and relaxing, summer is a deterimental time for your child’s reading skills if the skills are not reinforced. Books and reading games are enjoyable ways to review necessary reading skills. Not to mention a good excuse to have some precious alone moments with your child.
More information about using or losing learning skills can be found here.
Enjoy that summer relaxing and reinforce your child’s reading skills at the same time!