Tip #70 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley & Trombly) - The Library
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #70 The Library Research has shown that a child’s reading ability is positively linked with the amount of reading they do on their own, for fun. ~The Condition of Education, National Center for Education Statistics 1999 Hopefully, you have already set a goal to visit the library. Have you kept it? If you have, you’ve undoubtedly discovered all the wonderful tools the library has to offer you and your family. One of the best attributes of the library is the variety of books it has to offer. If you’ve been to the library but haven’t found your child reading and enjoying the books he’s picked out, help him discover some different genres. Some children tend to look in one section of the library out of habit or familiarity. Your child may not even be aware of the different types of books available. Try choosin...