“A place for everything, and everything in its place” is an old adage that applies well to reading aloud. The key point about where to keep read aloud books is: Books should be where children can easily get to them. Don’t keep them on a high shelf or behind glass in a cabinet. Why? Because children should play a role in selecting the books that we read to them. Plus, … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Where to Keep Read Aloud Books
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Guide for Dads: Reading Material Other than Books
The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them. - Mark Twain Books are not the only thing that can be read aloud. The world today is flooded with print, from newspapers and magazines to restaurant menus to computer and TV screens, from signs on buildings to advertisements on buses to information on boxes, bottles or cans of … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Reading Material Other than Books
Guide for Dads: Introducing Variety (slowly)
Often, children will want to read the same book many times. That is excellent! The repeated reading may be boring to an adult, but children enjoy the familiarity and security of an old friend. Plus, each additional reading may bring new understanding and new interpretations. Similarly, some children, like Jason, may only want to read one type of book, such as … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Introducing Variety (slowly)
Guide for Dads: Give Children a Choice for Read-Aloud Books
One phrase to keep in mind is “Follow in order to lead.” In other words, dads need to observe and listen to children in order to better lead them to enjoy reading. One way to follow children in order to lead them is to involve them in choosing the books that you read to them. A good starting place is to consider what books the child has enjoyed in the past. Some children, … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Give Children a Choice for Read-Aloud Books
Guide for Dads: Choosing Appropriate Chapter Books, Part 2
Emotions Will the book …? Inspire children to dream and to live out their dreams Take children outside themselves to experience something new Keep children on the edge of their chairs Stir children to feel emotions Encourage children to relate to the characters Fun Does the book have …? Funny parts that will make children laugh Rhythm and rhyme For example, the … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Choosing Appropriate Chapter Books, Part 2