What should parents know about read-alouds?ย
What must every read-aloud have?ย
Should parents memorize a list of strategies, techniques, or questions? ย
Must parents spend hundreds of dollars on reading material every day? ย
Do parents need to set aside two hours every day for reading with their kids? ย ย
No, no and no.
There’s one thing that every parent must know during read-alouds, and I know you will be surprised. I bet it’s not what you’re thinking.
I’d love for you to head over to Scholastic Parents’ Raise a Reader blog–where I spend a wee bit o’ my writing time–to check it out. Read it and then let me know what you think.
Here it is: The Most Important Thing to Remember During Read-Alouds.
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So. ย What do you think?ย
- Do you agree or disagree with my points?
- How does your child’s learning needs compare?
- How does your parenting style compare to the ideas outlined in the post?
- Would you say that your household is similar or different to the one outlined in this post?
- What steps will you take to make changes in your home?
- What foll0w-up questions do you have? How can I help you improve in this area?
Thanks for reading, my friends!
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Emma @ P is for Preschooler
I think some parents get scared off by too many suggestions – ask questions as you go along, see if kids can find something on the page, or whatever. But your advice is just right – the most important thing about reading to kids is to just do it and to keep it enjoyable.
amy mascott
thank you so much, Emma! Believe me–there’s a TON you can do to support reading during read-alouds, but if it’s not fun, you’re done. ๐