#MariposaReads
We want to celebrate our dedicated and involved Mariposa parents who are convinced they should read to their children. They have experienced the benefits. Do you want to join them and provide us a photo? Click on the graphic below to give us permission and to tell us where you would like your photo posted! Scroll down to see all the photos and videos of our #MariposaReads families!
We want to celebrate our dedicated and involved Mariposa parents who are convinced they should read to their children. They have experienced the benefits. Do you want to join them and provide us a photo? Click on the graphic below to give us permission and to tell us where you would like your photo posted! Scroll down to see all the photos and videos of our #MariposaReads families!
Paulette and Adrena are learning to read and color in their favorite book. Mom is teaching them the importance of reading even before they can read themselves!
Paulette and Adrena are learning to read and color in their favorite book. Mom is teaching them the importance of reading even before they can read themselves!
Reading a fun book out loud is a great way for Mom to model voice intonation to Aiden!
Reading a fun book out loud is a great way for Mom to model voice intonation to Aiden!
Dad picks a book that broadens his daughter's grasp of different community members.
Dad picks a book that broadens his daughter's grasp of different community members.
Watch how she learns by mimicking what dad says!
Watch how she learns by mimicking what dad says!
Every family member can learn to read aloud. Matthew is both learning *and* teaching! Look at the next photo to see what happened after the video ended.
Every family member can learn to read aloud. Matthew is both learning *and* teaching! Look at the next photo to see what happened after the video ended.
What a valuable bedtime routine this family is establishing!
What a valuable bedtime routine this family is establishing!
The girls learn to track word placement because Mom uses a finger to point out the words. It is a natural way to teach the direction in which we read. We love the interaction!
The girls learn to track word placement because Mom uses a finger to point out the words. It is a natural way to teach the direction in which we read. We love the interaction!
Watch Kai'Ares touch the picture in the book as he hears dad read so expressively! He's learning more than he realizes at such a young age.
Watch Kai'Ares touch the picture in the book as he hears dad read so expressively! He's learning more than he realizes at such a young age.
Nothing like a cold drink, being snuggled up to mom who is ready to teach her child all the benefits of reading aloud.
Nothing like a cold drink, being snuggled up to mom who is ready to teach her child all the benefits of reading aloud.
Watch the slow, deliberate delivery of words. Young children love to linger over every detail.
Watch the slow, deliberate delivery of words. Young children love to linger over every detail.