No Time to Read Aloud to Your Kids? Think Again.
By Veronica Hollingsworth
Research repeatedly shows the numerous ways in which kids (and parents) benefit from reading together, but many parents struggle to find time to make those memories happen. Here are some ways in which you can carve out quality reading time with your kids throughout your busy day. The secret: multi-task!
If your kids are still young enough to need your help during bath time, after they’ve washed and begged for those extra twenty minutes, give in and pull out their favorite children’s book. Sit far enough away that the book won’t get wet with their splashing. Use an animated tone as you read aloud to your kids. Better yet, think ahead and pick out bath-related children’s stories and watch their imaginations take hold.
Who says you can’t have books at the dinner table? Break the rule, but make it one book, and have everyone take turns reading a page. You can also designate a reader who has preferably already eaten, so as not to be reading aloud around a mouthful. Great memories are made and excellent dinner conversation ensues after the book is done.
Are you chauffeuring kids back and forth here and yonder for soccer practice and music lessons? Have a handy selection of audio books ready to go, and pop them in and drive away. Quality audio books mean Mom doesn’t have to read aloud. Instead, she can safely drive and maximize commute time, all while exposing the kids to the classics.
If you have multiple children, and the little ones have to tag along to the older ones’ activities, bring along the library bag and read aloud to them while their older sibling is busy with their dance or karate lesson. Bring coloring pages and crayons as well, since it’s been shown that many kids listen better while their hands are active. Before you know it, the lesson will be over and the kids will be asking for one more book.
Of course, there is always the ‘story before bedtime’ routine, but it’s nice to shake things up a bit and introduce the love of reading at other times during the day. Multi-tasking allows you to increase your quality time together and exposes your kids to more enriching literature, without compromising on story time or the rest of your commitments.
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By Veronica Hollingsworth
Research repeatedly shows the numerous ways in which kids (and parents) benefit from reading together, but many parents struggle to find time to make those memories happen. Here are some ways in which you can carve out quality reading time with your kids throughout your busy day. The secret: multi-task!
If your kids are still young enough to need your help during bath time, after they’ve washed and begged for those extra twenty minutes, give in and pull out their favorite children’s book. Sit far enough away that the book won’t get wet with their splashing. Use an animated tone as you read aloud to your kids. Better yet, think ahead and pick out bath-related children’s stories and watch their imaginations take hold.
Who says you can’t have books at the dinner table? Break the rule, but make it one book, and have everyone take turns reading a page. You can also designate a reader who has preferably already eaten, so as not to be reading aloud around a mouthful. Great memories are made and excellent dinner conversation ensues after the book is done.
Are you chauffeuring kids back and forth here and yonder for soccer practice and music lessons? Have a handy selection of audio books ready to go, and pop them in and drive away. Quality audio books mean Mom doesn’t have to read aloud. Instead, she can safely drive and maximize commute time, all while exposing the kids to the classics.
If you have multiple children, and the little ones have to tag along to the older ones’ activities, bring along the library bag and read aloud to them while their older sibling is busy with their dance or karate lesson. Bring coloring pages and crayons as well, since it’s been shown that many kids listen better while their hands are active. Before you know it, the lesson will be over and the kids will be asking for one more book.
Of course, there is always the ‘story before bedtime’ routine, but it’s nice to shake things up a bit and introduce the love of reading at other times during the day. Multi-tasking allows you to increase your quality time together and exposes your kids to more enriching literature, without compromising on story time or the rest of your commitments.
If you liked the article you just read and you need dynamic copy, SEO articles, blogs, or writing and editing services for your website or print publication, head on over to http://www.enlightenedwriting.weebly.com and get in touch with Veronica. She'd love to hear from you!