I was partially inspired to start this blog by Mem Fox's book Reading Magic. I have always loved reading as well as sharing my love of reading but Mem Fox has convinced me of the importance of reading aloud to children. According to Mem the number one way to teach children to read is by reading aloud from day 1. If we could only read aloud 3 books a day we could possibly wipe out illiteracy. WHAT!? Reading aloud could end illiteracy?! It is a bold statement, but what if she is right? Something as simple as reading aloud could give all of our children the advantage they need to become readers. I say it is worth a try.
Throughout this blog I will be sharing with you some of my favorite books to read aloud. Some books will be my favorites for the classroom and some will be the favorites of my own child. Please use this blog as a place to find your next read aloud book and cuddle up with your own child or gather your class on to the carpet. Either way find time each day to read aloud to a child.
Check back later this week for some of my favorite read alouds for back to school!
As always, Keep Reading!
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