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Oh man this is so cute. 

  Let them read what they want.  Of course you’ll want to use caution with this, but if you give your kids the opportunity to read the books that they are drawn to they are more likely to love reading.  This is another excerpt from A Mom with a Lesson Plan

What do you think of IPICK?

How do you inspire reading?

 

One thing I keep reading online when I look up information on how encourage and inspire reading is: encourage parents to read regularly with their kids.

Here are some suggestions I think will make reading with your kids’ fun.   I picked these up from a Mom with a Lesson Plan:

Camp out with books by setting up a sheet tent in the home/classroom.

Have a picnic with books by setting out a big blanket to lie down to look at books. Take the blanket outside to read in the sunshine.

Have a word wall and the reader is encouraged to find the words from the word wall in the books.

http://www.brennaphillips.com/book-week
http://www.brennaphillips.com/camping-out-with-books
http://www.brennaphillips.com/parent-readers

Find a book buddy, trade books with a friend or neighbor kids.   The switch will give your kids the opportunity to have a fresh set of books on a regular basis.

A Book Club! Love this idea.

http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com/search/label/Brown%20Bag%20Book%20Club

A. Gets the children reading
B. Asks questions during reading
C. I get to eat popcorn

Win win all around!

Why we ask questions while reading

Questions help a reader clarify ideas and deepen understanding.

them-young children are master questioners. Why are there clouds?

Do fish sleep? Why is the sky blue?

Wonder keeps the imagination alive and curiosity well-tuned.

Asking questions is how you make sense of the world.

Questions lead you to new ideas, new perspectives, and additional questions.

Encourage your child to ask questions as he read is part of a larger task:

inspiring wonder.

Questions send readers on quests. They cause readers to seek, pursue and search for answers or deeper understanding.

Questions keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next.

The above questions were taken for the link below:

http://helloliteracy.weebly.com/uploads/2/1/6/0/2160537/parent_school-questioning.pdf

What questions do you ask your budding reader?

In their quest to make sense of their world, they bombard those around

The Reading Nook

Reading has always been an important part of learning and an enjoyable pastime. Reading nooks provide comfortable, quiet places to retreat to and curl up with a good book. They aren't just for reading, either. A nook is great for talking on the phone, drawing, and listening to music. Almost anything you like to have a peaceful spot for doing you can do in your very own reading nook.

Here are some ideas: Check out my pinterest board for more ideas!

Question: Do you have a reading nook/area in your home?

Why is this important to me?

Welcome to my little piece on the world wide web.  The Family Learning Corner is important to me because I was a struggling reader when I was a little girl in the second grade.  I remember it vividly (as vividly as I can I was 7or 8 see what I mean).  My teacher, Mrs. Donovan asked me to stay afterschool.  I was so scared I was in trouble and those were the days of corporal punishment.  Anyway, afteschool she asked me to read a selection.  I read the passage flawlessly.  "You can read, you just need to take your time", Mrs. Donovan told me.  She placed me in the afterschool reading group and for the rest of that day I read with the group.  Just her encouragement alone was enough to spark an interest of reading in me that still burns strong. 

My daughter needs that same encouragement.  Her entire time in elementary school I have been given tips tricks, strategies  and I am sharing them with you.    Can you share some with me as well? 

In the sidebar I have links to that expand on the tips, tricks and strategies.  Through out the blog I will post stories and suggestions on how to help your reader and links that expand on them. 

This is a community, I will question and bug you (as i hope you will do the same)!  First through third grade are critical times in a readers life. Why not start early these strategies can be used before children enter the school system. 

Stay tuned for more to come