Reading aloud to my four children is one of the fondest memories I have of their growing up years. They are all adults now with their own families and busy lives, but I have wonderful memories of cuddling on the couch with them, reading stories together, watching their eyes light up as we traveled to other lands and other times through story.
As a teacher, reading to my children seemed a natural part of the parenting process. Even when they were babies, they would sit on my lap as we enjoyed books like Pat the Bunny. As they grew older, we graduated to story books. Some were fairy tales, some were Bible stories, but all were chances to bond together over printed word. They had their favorites that they asked to be read to them over and over and over. We went to our local library’s story time and listened…
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I reblogged this, too. I’ve had his book for decades and have become a strong reader in my classroom. Jim Trelease visited my classroom for the latest edition of his book. Great speaker, writer, and reader-aloud. I thank him, too! -Jennie-
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Glad to hear it, on all counts Jennie 😀
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My pleasure!
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I always read to my kids before bed – sometimes bedtime was really delayed. I loved reading the books as much as they liked hearing them.
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Glad to hear it Noelle 😀
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I love this! I too have fond memories of reading to my girls and now I get the pleasure of reading to my grandchildren.
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Glad to hear it Jan 😘
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