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As my kids get older, I want to make sure that they keep the love of reading that they have now. I’m aiming to make reading a daily habit, like brushing their teeth or making their bed. As a part of our daily chore chart, I require 20 minutes of reading per day. This is […]
Even though Rachel has graduated to reading chapter books, we still love picture books. The stories are beautiful,and the illustrations amazing. I asked my kids to list their favorites, and here’s what they selected. Our Favorite Picture Books The Salamander Room I’ve owned this copy since Abigail (now 19) was young. I love watching the […]
It sounds crazy, but in our home library, we have a collection of wordless picture books. This started a few years ago, when I asked my mother for a copy of Goodnight Gorilla for the kids. I’d noticed it on some ‘must read’ lists, and wanted to add it to our library. Imagine my surprise […]
When my girls were small, reading to them was simple. They sat quietly and listened. When the boys came along, reading became much more of a challenge. The boys would climb all over me, pull at the books and try my patience to the max. Over the years, it’s become a joy to read with […]
My children have amazing imaginations. I love to sit and listen quietly while they play listening to the stories they tell. When Rachel was three, Brett had the great idea of encouraging her to dictate a story so that we could make a book. I researched our options and we went with Tikatok. (it’s now […]