Join The Read For 15 Team
I want YOU to join my team of superstar readers. To get on the team, print out the Read for 15 follow along program and read for just 15 minutes a day for 15 weeks! There are some fun activities included that you can do throughout the program as well. There are so many cool benefits to reading, like discovering new places, learning new words, and expanding your imagination. We'll have some cool prizes throughout the program, so don't give up. How many books can you read in 15 weeks? I can't wait to hear about every last one of them!
For Parents
15 Ways To Promote Reading At Home
- Create a "to-read" list that your child can check off
- Read as a family - taking turns reading passages
- Ask open ended questions about your child's books
- Turn off the television and designate a set reading time
- Try allowing 15 minutes of electronics AFTER 15 minutes of reading
- Reading out loud helps build confidence
- Give books as gifts and find a special place for your child to keep them
- Make reading a privilege, not a chore
- Encourage your child to point to the words as you read to keep their attention
- Talk with your child about the pictures on the page
- Talk as the characters would talk - use funny voices and facial expressions
- Let your child see you reading for pleasure
- Allow your child to read independently before falling asleep
- Go to the library and let your child pick out their own books
- Invite your child to read with you