FEATURED POST by Valerie Wallace

You’ve heard it said -

“Children are made readers on the laps of 

their parents”, this statement is so true.  

The love of books and reading starts at an early age in the 
stories parents read to us.  Parents spending time with their children and reading stories to them will help them learn to read and comprehend stories on their own.  When they are read to frequently, children will learn to love reading and will begin to read more on their own.  Parents are also exposing their children to a rich vocabulary. 

A love for books is timeless and shared across all
generations.  Nothing beats curling up with a good book, having your child beside you and exploring the wonderful world of their imagination as you read to them. 

Here are a few ways to promote literacy.

~ Set aside time each day to read. ~

~ Visit the local library. ~  

(Did you know that infants can now receive a library card?)

~ Keep a variety of books available around the house. ~

~ Have older siblings read to their younger siblings. ~

~ Have a planned reading night. ~ 

(i.e. Read Going on a Bear Hunt and make a bear cave out of blankets and chairs.)  

~ Read with friends through FaceTime or using Skype. ~

~Read “popcorn” style.~  

(Each family member take a turn reading a page or two.  

For younger children, have them describe the page.)

By reading together, learning happens and most 

importantly memories are made that last a lifetime.

READ ON!