Love this about read-alouds and it’s very true. When I start a read-aloud in class you can hear a pin drop, they love it even in 4th grade. They will not let me forget to read to them. During Covid we had to take all the beanbags, pillow, cushions and reading nooks out of the room. Thank goodness we are back to cozy nooks for them to cuddle up in :). Even as an adult if I get into a good book it’s hard to put it down. I have really enjoyed audio books since I have a long drive to work, but feel like the kids do when the ride ends I do not want to stop listening :)
Keep up the great work, advice, learning and reading!
Love this post so much (of course), Hope! I don’t know anyone who wasn’t read aloud to as a kid, so I also appreciate the perspective and encouragement for people who didn’t grow up with this being modeled for them — your own life experience and advice is so helpful.
Oooh I love these ideas of making it a special and cozy time. We are reading through the little house on the prairie books, but we just read before bed. I love the idea of doing it outside and getting snacks. So fun!! I miss reading for just myself so this serves a dual purpose too. 😆
Love this about read-alouds and it’s very true. When I start a read-aloud in class you can hear a pin drop, they love it even in 4th grade. They will not let me forget to read to them. During Covid we had to take all the beanbags, pillow, cushions and reading nooks out of the room. Thank goodness we are back to cozy nooks for them to cuddle up in :). Even as an adult if I get into a good book it’s hard to put it down. I have really enjoyed audio books since I have a long drive to work, but feel like the kids do when the ride ends I do not want to stop listening :)
Keep up the great work, advice, learning and reading!
Wow, the ups and downs! So glad that you're back to cozy nooks :) I would love to hear some of the books that you've read aloud to your students!
Love this post so much (of course), Hope! I don’t know anyone who wasn’t read aloud to as a kid, so I also appreciate the perspective and encouragement for people who didn’t grow up with this being modeled for them — your own life experience and advice is so helpful.
Wow, I wonder if reading aloud in childhood is a regional thing? I've heard of so few families who have done that!
Thanks for the encouragement. You have been exemplary to me in this!
Oooh I love these ideas of making it a special and cozy time. We are reading through the little house on the prairie books, but we just read before bed. I love the idea of doing it outside and getting snacks. So fun!! I miss reading for just myself so this serves a dual purpose too. 😆
Yes!! It's hard to make time for pleasure reading as a mom, but when you find a readaloud that YOU enjoy, it's really self-care, too :)
Love this! We pop up a tent in the yard fill it with snacks and cozy things and spend the whole day reading. I LOVE reading with E