Raising A Good Reader

I am always looking for ways to encourage my boys to read.  I was an avid reader and I loved to go to the bookstore and browse all of the new books.  My wish has been to instill the same passion for reading that I had in them.  I have tried numerous ways to get them to read, some of them work and some don't.  Here is a list of Ten tips that I found helpful.

1.  Read to your children.  Reading helps to build vocabulary.  Make this into a family event.
2.  Read every day.  Even 5-20 minutes a day make a big difference.
3.  Read books to your younger children with lots of repetition.
4.  Don't stop reading to your children once they know how to read themselves.  Though basic reading skills are acquired by fourth grade, children's listening skills develop at different levels.
5.  Head for the liabrary.  Get your children liabrary cards with their own names.
6.  Start a childrens bookclub.
7.  Help older children to find a series of books that they enjoy.
8.  Set up a reading reward program.
9.  Talk about what you and your child are reading.
10  Help your children to find books that they enjoy.

I found this article in an old Atlanta Parent Magazine dated back November 2010.

FREE! Disney Princess Phone Call

Here is a wonderful FREE GIFT for your little one.  Target is offering FREE CALLS FROM THE DISNEY PRINCESS of your choice.

Click on the link above, the site requires the parents birthday and phone number.
Step 1 Choose a character.
Step 2 Choose your message.
Step 3 Choose the time you would like the call placed.

Black History Fact of the Day

C.B. Brooks invented the street sweeper in 1896.

A black man, Charles B. Brooks, invented a street sweeper truck and patented it on March 17, 1896. Historically, prior to Brooks' truck, streets were commonly cleaned by walking workers, picking up by hand or broom, or by horse-drawn machines. Brooks' truck had brushes attached to the front fender that pushed trash to the curb.  

Thanks,

Worldsweeper.com for the info

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is offering a really fun deal for Valentine’s Day.I stopped by Krispy Kreme this morning and took advantage of this deal.  The cards are super cute and great for a teacher gift!!   When you buy a dozen donuts, you will get a dozen Valentine cards for free coffee, hot chocolate, or a donut!  Of course this is a while supplies last deal so head over now.

Check to see if your location Krispy Kreme is participating.