Bette’s post on inspiring kids of all ages – one book at a time is a perfect companion to my Jim Trelease and reading aloud post yesterday. There are so many reasons to share a book with a child. Thank you Bette!
“The love of reading is a lynchpin for successful learning—for success in life. Kids learn to read best when adults take time to share their passion for books with them.” ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author.
May is #GetCaughtReading Month!
One of the best ways to inspire kids to love to read is by reading aloud to them and talking with them about the books you share. We can all make a difference in the lives of the children around us when we #GetCaughtReading with the kids!
Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children of all ages
- Expands vocabulary as they hear new words in context
- Provides contextual examples for grammar and sentence structure that everyday conversation does not offer
- Strengthens reading comprehension
- Increases a child’s attention span
- Teaches life skills associated with story themes and characters
- Fosters family/generational/community communication.
Research has shown that children who come to school with a large vocabulary…
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A Teacher's Reflections 
That’s a good reblog, Jennie. You and Bette are on the same page, quite literally!
Best wishes, Pete.
Well said, Pete. I’m glad you liked this as much as I did. Best to you.
Such an honor to be at Jennie’s… Thanks, Pete!
Excellent initiative
Yes! 🙂
Thanks, Beth!
Great stuff Jennie!
Thank you, FR!
Thanks! Have a wonderful day. 🙂
Hi, Jennie! Every thanks for featuring this #GetCaughtReading post at your place today. ❤ xo
It was my pleasure, Bette. All the thanks go to you for such a terrific post. ❤️
Good post from Bette.
Yes, it was!
Jennie, it’s great to meet a fellow educator. Thanks for featuring friend, Bette, today. We three, I see, share the same passion. 🙂
It is always great to meet a fellow educator, Marian. What grade do you teach? I teach preschool, and this is my 37th year. Reading aloud is THE most important and most wonderful thing I do. Bette feels the same way. She is a gem!
Now retired, I taught high school and then college-age students for decades. Thanks for asking!
You’re welcome, Marian. Best to you!
The look on that child’s face with Bette says it all. Reading is engaging alone or with somebody else.
Hear, hear!
I just read and shared Bette’s post about the importance of reading and discussing books with children.
I’m so glad you did. Thank you, Liz. Her post hits the nail on the head.
You’re welcome, Jennie. It’s such an important message, one that bears repeating.
I think so, too!
Thanks for sharing Bette’s lovely post, Jennie. I have been so overwhelmed with… stuff that I completely forgot about Get Caught Reading. I used to do a special blog story for it each year.
Kudos to you both. Hugs on the wing.
So glad you liked Bette’s post as much as I did! Hugs to you, Teagan!
Even as an adult, I find myself reading more of the classics and books decades before and before that. I think the writings back when were far more relevant and educational in a real life way.
I always bring classic children’s books into my preschool. Some of the best books are over 50 years old, like “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.”
Hi Jennie, thank you for this wonderful reblogging!
A very great share, Jennie! I can underwrite all, as an adult learner too. Michael
Thank you so much, Michael! 🙂
Thank you as well for mentioning, and sharing, Jennie! 🙂 x
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