Read WITH Your Kids, Not Just TO Them

Picture this: bathtime finished, pajamas on, a book selected and your child is eager to read.

This is not a dream, I repeat, this is not a dream! It's the scene of many families that utilize Active Reading strategies when reading aloud with children.

Often we tend to read TO children, leading to a rushed reading routine with our kids running away, screaming, or completely disinterested. When we read WITH our children, we not only aid in our child’s reading development, but the dream of an engaged reader becomes reality!

Okay, okay. But How?

It starts with Active Reading. Active Reading is the strategy of reading a picture book aloud with children, asking questions, building vocabulary, and connecting to your child’s world. When Active Reading strategies are used while reading, language, vocabulary, and comprehension skills are improved. You will improve your reading routine and develop your child into a lifelong lover of reading.

Let Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Help.

Learn about Active Reading research and best practices for reading aloud with children by taking Active Reading Training through Charlotte Mecklenburg Library! Two virtual class offerings are available each week:

· Active Reading Training for Caregivers of K-3 students: Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.

· Active Reading Training for Caregivers of 2-5 year old's: Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.

These classes are perfect for parents, caregivers, family members, teachers, instructional assistants, and more! Sign up for these classes here.

Let’s commit to reading books WITH our children.