We read the entire book aloud......he read two pages, then I read another two..........
We not only LOVED the book but also cherished the time spent together (ok, I enjoyed it.....he thought it was "fine")
This summer, I thought my daughter and I would do the same only with the book "Women of the Frontier"..........I thought this may help prepare her for history next year, especially since I may be teaching it.......
She wasn't too thrilled to read aloud together. I think it made her feel like I wanted to monitor her reading........
Today is our third day and I really think she is surprisingly enjoying it..........Whew!
I do think there is value in reading aloud together, not only in the obvious but also in the time spent together. Today we chose to read together in my bed, yesterday it was in our club chairs, tomorrow......who knows?
This is part of what I love about it. The casual, informality inviting us to relax together and enjoy. I am seriously considering spending some of our reading time next year just like this......
I think it has removed some of the pressure and anxiety of doing homework.......
The jury is out on that but I will let you know......
I also started the book today called "The Art of Hearing Heartbeats".......This one is for me, alone......silent reading.........
Hope you have a good book in your beach bag or on your night stand to kick off some summer reading.........
Remember........"Readers are Leaders"............
Who said that?
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