Reading With Your Kiddos

Are you reading with your kids?

I can hear you now, "But Juuuuulllliiiieeeee....It's SUMMER!"

So?

It is so important that we read with our children. The foundation of learning is reading, and we all want our kids to be great learners, don't we?

Babies: Read to your babies! Even if they are wild maniacs like mine, sit in a chair and read out loud while they play.  I promise, they are listening and learning. When they become more interested in what you're up to, allow them to sit in your lap while you read.  Let them turn the pages and explore the book like a new toy.

Young children: Read to your children and let them read to you. Be patient and don't correct them unless they look to you for help. At this point, it's important that they become confident readers, not readers who are fearful of "doing it wrong."

Older children and teens: Ask your older kiddos to read to you! They may act like it's "totally lame" or whatever the kids are saying these days...but I promise, on the inside they are so proud to share their stories with you.

All ages:  Let your children see you reading! Turn off the tv, sit back with a book, and just relax!