These tips correspond with my Instagram account, for how to read & encourage learning with our pre-K & early readers.
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Reading Tip 31:
This may seem unrelated to reading with KIDS today, but as an adult, YOU should be reading every day. And you should take care to read in front of your kids (which normally invites them to bring books to you to be read, in turn.)
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Reading tip #30: Incorporate audiobooks & podcasts (like Circle Round) into your family reading routine. I like to have my son listen to audiobooks at "quiet time" (either in the afternoon or at bedtime.)
**AND Audible has uploaded tons of free audiobooks for kids to listen to during the coronavirus quarantine period-- go check it out! It's really easy to set up an Audible account (adult) if you haven't done so already! Reading Tip # 29 :
Incorporate reading books together and looking at books independently during "quiet time" (usually in the afternoon during sister's nap time at our house.) Find fun crafts to create that will enhance reading. (i.e. When we read Ten Apples Up on Top my son put 10 stickers on top of his head in a picture & then we numbered them.)
www.amazon.com/Ten-Apples-Top-Theo-LeSieg/dp/0394800192/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TIX3EKG7JZ2T&keywords=ten+apples+up+on+top+by+dr.+seuss&qid=1582576980&sprefix=ten+apples+%2Caps%2C321&sr=8-1 Conduct read-alouds with your kids at mealtimes, when they are already seated & distracted by food to eat. :) Or pack up a little picnic (indoors or outdoors) & have the kids eat lunch on a blanket while you read to them.
Reading Tip #26-Find engaging, interactive books to read together with your younger readers.
*Flaps books; example- What Makes it Rain? www.myubam.com/p/5534/lift-the-flap-first-questions-and-answers-what-makes-it-rain *Pop-up books; example- Fun on the Farm www.amazon.com/Fun-Farm-Pop-up-Helen-Rowe/dp/1499802994/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=pop+up+book&qid=1581356022&sr=8-5 *Push-pull-slide; example - First Explorers Sea Creatures *Sound button books; example- Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by: Sherry Duskey Rinkey www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Construction-Site-Sound-Book/dp/1452128243/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1SKL52RWQSTJM&keywords=goodnight+goodnight+construction+site&qid=1581356836&sprefix=good+night+good+night+%2Caps%2C622&sr=8-10 *Textures; example- That's Not my Lamb & That's Not My Truck (Usborne touchy-feely books) (Reading Tip #25: Do a reading countdown or advent together-- for instance, a birthday countdown on Christmas advent. (i.e. 12 days of Christmas or 7 Days ((1 week)) until your birthday.)
Place library books & DVD's on hold or request them online ahead of time.
So when you go to the library, especially with littles in tow, it's easier to check out & less of a hassle for you. Make text-world connections while reading with your young ones. For example, after my son & I read several fall & autumn books about pumpkin, including Pumpkin Soup, my son & I then made a pumpkin dump cake. Yum!)
Reading Tip #22: Seek or check out books that demonstrate commendable attributes displayed by the main character. (i.e. morals like: honesty, bravery, kindness)
One of our favorites is: The Little Blue Engine that Could, who had self-confidence & bravery. |
AuthorI'm Katie Storey. I'm a former elementary school teacher (4th grade was the grade I primarily taught) & I love reading! Archives
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