Tip #91 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley & Trombly) - Reading Variety
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #91 Variety is the Spice of Reading You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note. ~Doug Floyd As a parent, you want to encourage your child to read. Most experts agree the best way to do that is to read, read, read. You may think you need a library full of books at home to make that possible, but that’s not necessarily true. Don’t get stuck thinking that to be reading, your child must have an actual book. There are many different sources of reading materials besides books, and encouraging your child to read them helps expose your child to different genres. It also may help your child learn to love reading more. Become aware of the different opportunities in your house and in your child’s life for reading. Perhaps your child would love a subscription to a nature or animal magazine. Kids love getting mail addressed ...