When I created this blog, I designed it to use as a resource for parents and educators. It only consisted of tips for helping children at home with literacy-related activities. Many parents have asked me what they can do to help their child(ren) at home with their reading. I, along with some ideas from fellow educators, have come up with many ways and resources for just that. For the educators, I have added tips and resources for those teachers who struggle with coming up with ideas to share with parents. But as time went on, it has evolved into my personal thoughts on more than just reading...


Thursday, November 11, 2010

Dare to be brave and turn off the TV.

Many times, families find them selves sitting in front of the TV together not saying a word to each other.  I am guilty of this myself.  Or, the kids are watching a show while moms and/or dads are busy with other things around the house.  It gets to be too easy to entertain a child with a simple rerun of iCarly or Spongebob Squarepants.  Why not turn it off and see what happens?  Make a time each week for a Family Reading Night.  Each person can be reading his or her own book, magazine, or newspaper.  It doesn't have to be every night, but once a week would be a nice start.  Making time for reading as a family is a great way to spend time together, even though no one is talking to each other...still.  (We all should be used to not talking since no one likes a chatter box during a favorite TV show or movie anyway.)  One of my favorite quotes from my own principal:  "Those who read the most, read the best."
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