Embedded Files
I can't get my child to read! I've heard it from parents many times. That's okay. Reading aloud to children--even through middle school--is not only appropriate, but IMPORTANT! Keep reading aloud to your child! Your child is still growing as a reader, so he or she can understand and discuss stories and information at levels far higher than he can read on his own. Reading him these more advanced books helps him become a better reader and thinker. I can help you find books for your child to read aloud to you, too. The right level of text makes all the difference. Please take time to read with and listen to your child read. Reading growth happens with this home/school partnership.
Q: How do I find great books to read aloud?
A: There are many lists and resources for finding great books. If you are a Success Academy family, make sure you have a copy of our recommended book list. You received this list before the summer, but you can use it all year! Ask your scholar’s teacher or your school’s main office for a copy if you need one.
Other places to get started:
- The New York Public Library’s 100 Great Children’s Books
- The Brooklyn Public Library’s Books for Pre-K to Sixth Graders
- The Horn Book’s annual Fanfare list. (This link is to the 2013 list, but the 2014 list will be coming out soon!)
- School Library Journal’s Best Books. (This link is also to a 2013 list, but the 2014 list will be coming out soon!)
- The American Library Association Youth Media Awards, which include the prestigious Caldecott, Newbery, and Coretta Scott King medals.
Report abuse