Reading With Kids
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- Terrie_Bittner
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» Terrie_Bittner - We have a family tradition of bringing a book to the hospital to
We have a family tradition of bringing a book to the hospital to read with baby the day it is born. Another trick we used to create enthusiastic readers: Anyone who is reading gets to stay up later than those who aren't. The kids had to stay in bed, and they had to read, but if they were doing that, they could stay up as long as they wanted. If you weren't in the mood to read, you went to sleep. Kids love to stay up "late", so they always picked reading. They all still read before bed every night and all read early and well.-- posted by Terrie_Bittner
» imbrenda - To encourage love of books
I have five children. The youngest is 3. I have tried a new strategy with this one that seems to be working. Whenever he is upset (minor injury or otherwise) instead of fussing or saying "how about a cookie), I would ask - would you like a story. This made for a lot of books being read - together - the best way. Now he is the one that asks for the story! And I am glad to oblige.-- posted by imbrenda
» cdefrancisco - Re: To encourage love of books
In response to message posted by imbrenda:Your idea was wonderful! Thanks for posting it on the MOPS page. I just
wanted to let you know about some really great children's books published by
Usborne Books that I think you and your family will love. Check them out at http://www.ubah.com/A1420
Have a great weekend,
-- posted by cdefrancisco
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