A Good Read
It’s time to enjoy a good book.
Pull up a lounge chair, relax on the sofa or prop up a pillow… It’s time to share a good book. Here are some tips on reading with your children:
Read to and with your child.
Reading together brings you and your child physically close and can help strengthen your parent-child bond. Reading together also gives you a chance to chat about important issues and values.
Set a good example.
A parent who reads models reading as a worthwhile and enjoyable activity. This sends a strong message about the importance of books and reading.
Live with books.
Every home should have a bookshelf with a variety of high-quality reading materials. Books help stimulate curiosity and can open all kinds of imaginary worlds.
Visit your local library or bookstore.
Choosing a book together can involve all kinds of stimulating and interesting conversations. From comic books to young adult tales of daring, you’ll be sure to find something to take home.
Books make great gifts.
Heading for the cottage? Celebrating a birthday? Marking the end of the school year? These are great opportunities for gift-giving and sharing books.
Add some “literary-spice” to your life.
Let your child pick out a book for you. It probably wouldn’t be something you’d normally read. Or, ask your child to select a magazine or book on their favourite topic so you can both read it and discuss it together.
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