Reading is the foundation of learning. Taking into consideration all aspects of learning you are able to enjoy with your child through this journey, reading is the most vital and also one of the most versatile. While 30 minutes of reading is recommended daily, this half hour may present itself differently for each child and each family.

Reading a book, listening to an audio book, listening to another person read a book, reading comic books or graphic novels, reading a recipe, reading a book he/she wrote, using an app like Epic, reading a note from a relative or friend...the list can go on and on. Whichever choice is most appealing to you and your child, whichever option is most engaging, whichever approach your family chooses to engage in...any choice is a good choice, especially when it is fostering a life-long love of reading! Similar to adults in the workforce who are given freedom and options, children will raise their level of performance when given the power to choose.