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The Magical World of Afterschool

February 2017

February 2017

Great Read Alouds for

Kids: Babies to Grade 3 By: Maria Salvadore, Reading Rockets

How do you choose what to read aloud to

your child? The first thing to ask is simply:

Do I like it? Is there something that you may want to omit or that you’d rather not tackle with your child? Children seem to know instinctively when an adult really likes something or if they’re just faking it.

Sometimes children respond differently to a book than the adults who try to share it. A

book the adult thinks is fantastic may get a ho-hum or downright negative response from the listener or sometimes the reverse is true, too. That’s OK; children have

tastes, though sometimes they’re just not ready for a particular book. It’s perfectly acceptable to put a book down or not finish

it. Just try another one.

If a book resounds with the child, chances are you’ll wind up reading it frequently. A book has got to wear well for both the reader and the listener. Previewing a book, reading it aloud, before reading it aloud

with a child is always recommended!

For young children, is there a phrase or

perhaps something hidden in the illustration to keep them actively engaged? For older children, is there something to think about or talk about or even follow up about? Does it build on a child’s existing interest or

maybe introduce a new one?

Reading aloud with children of all ages not only builds language — a key ingredient to success in school — but most importantly, it’s a time for adults to share with children and to build a common, positive experience

that lasts long after a book is closed.

Special Dates in

February

February 7 National Send a Card to a

Friend Day Help your child write a note and deliver to a friend

February 14 Valentines Day Give your kids hugs and kisses on this special day!

February 17 National Random Acts of Kindness Day Tell a neighbor hello or say a kind word to someone at school today

February 20 National Love Your Pet Day

The Kansas Reading Roadmap is a project funded

by the Kansas Department for Children and Families working in partnership with the Kansas Department

of Education to promote third grade reading through locally-driven public/private partnerships.

KRR will be highlighting activities and

information from websites throughout the year.

Check out great resources on your own at:

Reading Rockets Parent Resources:

www.readingrockets.org/audience/parents

Check this out!