One Thousand Tiny Noses Buried Between Pages!
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised parents to read to their children from birth. This offers a great start, but how do we get the kids we already have to love reading?
I’m on a mission to bury one thousand tiny noses between pages.
Want to help?
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, sister, brother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin or friend you can make a difference. If each of us buries just one tiny nose this year, we can improve the lives and futures of so many children and their children.
As a bookstore owner, a children’s author, and a mother I’ve been helping kids find their love of stories for years and plan to continue. But I don’t have all the answers. If you know of a way to get kids reading, please post it in the comments. By working together, we can make this a go-to site for parents.
Comment, share, post a pic of your NEW reader with their favorite book and let's get 1000 tiny noses buried this year!
Check out my 1000 Buried Noses Page on this site for updated pics of new readers!
Tip: Turn reading into a family affair. To a child, spending time with Mom, Dad, an older brother or sister is precious time. While being handed a book and told to "go read" feels more like punishment. Instead, spend 15-20 minutes a day either reading to or reading with him or her. Take turns with other family members reading with your child and don't get discouraged. With some kids, it takes a bit longer to find the magic book. That one book which they can read like a movie in their mind that hooks them forever.
Also don't forget to recruit extended family. Reading is a great way for aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents to bond. Even if done over the phone, these moments can become so meaningful to young children.
Think back to when you were younger and I'll bet your favorite books were those you read with your parents or someone else to whom you felt close. Reading together creates fond family memories that will last a lifetime. I have adults who come into the bookstore and catch a glimpse of an old children's book, and exclaim, "I remember reading that with my grandma," as their gaze takes on a faraway look.
I'll leave you with a few links for more info.
In the meantime, grab a kid and a book and journey to another world!
Attention, all hands! Attention, all hands!
ReplyDeleteBe on the lookout for excessive traffic in unicorns, pirate ships and low-flying magic carpets.
Cats are to be cautioned that tails might be in jeopardy.
Dogs no longer allowed to sleep in hallways, lest they be stumbled over.
ER rooms must be placed on standby, with olfactory organs on hand, to replace those interred in error.
Watch the skies, people! Watch the skies!
You may now return to your previous reading spot. As I recall, Samwise was supposed to be in the garden....
Turn reading into a family affair!!! You are the best!
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