Research shows Mom, as
always, was right. “Brief exposure to the
outdoors make people more creative, happier and better able to focus.” Summer
is fast approaching and to prevent the well-documented summer slide in
academics, most notably in reading, why not build into your summer schedule
weekly outings with a snack and book in a fun outdoor setting.
Pleasure is the goal.
A few suggestions.
Slow down: Get off the literary stair master. I would
rather your children read fewer books and love what they read. Allow your
children choice in what they read.
Suggest books you think they will like. Children want
autonomy and they need guidance when it
comes to reading. Make your local librarian and local independent bookstore
seller your new best friends. Relax and let go of how challenging the book
is—Do not tell them the book is too easy and they have read it before – don’t
mess with a love affair. A terrific resource for age appropriate reading recommendations
is Jen Robinson’s Book page Growing
Bookworms Newsletter
I admire her blog and find
her book recommendations spot on. Her work, promoting the love of books, is a
labor of love. Growing Bookworms has my admiration and my enthusiasm. Check it
out, http://jkrbooks.typepad.com/
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