Michelle Eastman weighs in on the importance of reading to your older children.
I posted this piece a while back…
With my son’s 4th grade year coming to an end, I find this information more timely than ever.
I love picture books, and I often write about them. In my post, Top 10 Reasons Picture Books Rock, I touch upon the importance of continuing to read aloud to your child even AFTER he/she is able to read independently. Please note that although children may be ready for early readers and chapter books, I implore parents to continue reading picture books with/to your children. There is no better way to connect at the end of a hectic day than to get lost in a picture book together. This ritual is one you can continue well into their teen years (yes, really, I promise). A child should not be denied this sacred time with you, just because he has “grown up”. Reading and/or…
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I still remember the 5th grade rest period after recess when the teacher read from the Little House books.
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Thank you for sharing. I am thankful my big guy still lets me read to him every night.
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There is nothing better. I hope he will let you continue reading to him for a long time to come.
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