tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post4060467437767010733..comments2024-03-23T06:07:37.979-07:00Comments on Great Kid Books: How do I help my child learn to love reading if I am not a great reader myself?Mary Ann Scheuerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09592162867997740561noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-72135987830091269532012-01-26T08:28:37.233-08:002012-01-26T08:28:37.233-08:00It's been a fantastic resource of knowledge fo...It's been a fantastic resource of knowledge for me. Thank you so much!Kitchen Benchtopshttp://www.kaystone.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-58352499243928360232010-03-16T14:44:06.221-07:002010-03-16T14:44:06.221-07:00This is a wonderful post, and it's been far to...This is a wonderful post, and it's been far too long since I stopped by here! I love the comment about adding to the gene pool - I think my husband has contributed the clarinet-playing gene, which is good because I would not have helped with that. At all.<br /><br />I find that being a writer encourages my kids to read more, and differently. We dive into stories together, discussing them, pulling them apart and rearranging them. And my husband, though not a reader himself, long ago made a committment to read to <i>them</i>.Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-22282439445004603402010-03-15T07:03:03.714-07:002010-03-15T07:03:03.714-07:00Thanks so much for this, we don't get a lot on...Thanks so much for this, we don't get a lot on this topic. Love the suggestions, we'd all do well to take note!Mrs. Pilkingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443662716537601907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-78248141585998196152010-03-14T14:14:46.759-07:002010-03-14T14:14:46.759-07:00The stories my daughter enjoys the most at the mom...The stories my daughter enjoys the most at the moment are those funny memories from my childhood - it's good for her to hear stories about familiar people. Hey, my husband can't sing. I can't sing. Oh dear!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-88649731359826682782010-03-14T10:40:05.760-07:002010-03-14T10:40:05.760-07:00This is a great and much-needed post! I love all ...This is a great and much-needed post! I love all of your ideas! I personally would add one more . . . practice reading a book before reading it with your child! If you are not comfortable reading or do not believe yourself to be a strong reader, then reading the book beforehand can help to cut down on any frustration you may have and will avoid the modeling of this behavior when with your child. You want to create a comfortable atmosphere when reading and practice can help this!! <br /><br />Thank you for taking on a tough topic! I loved it!!Tif Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015299390676538748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-54361923716739283842010-03-13T12:04:29.620-08:002010-03-13T12:04:29.620-08:00I love how you asked people to reflect upon their ...I love how you asked people to reflect upon their own early reading experiences. It really helps people to see how they may have developed a love - or strong dislike - of reading as a child.<br /><br />The key words in this post for me were love, warmth, and pleasure. Those are the most important ingredients in the recipe of reading! Yet, so many people seem to think the keys are the drills and skills. No wonder so many children and adults think reading is a chore!<br /><br />I truly believe that reading with children can help parents and grandparents to develop the true love of reading they may have been missing out on for so long. Children's books have come a long way - and are not just for kids anymore!<br /><br />By the way, Patricia Polacco is a perfect example of why older children should continue to read picture books. Her style of storytelling overflows with warmth - for people of every age.<br /><br />Thanks for a thought-provoking post!Dawn Riccardi Morrishttp://www.momsinspirelearning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-52503993310215802462010-03-12T21:35:31.897-08:002010-03-12T21:35:31.897-08:00Thank you, Esme. I loved this quote from Katherine...Thank you, Esme. I loved this quote from Katherine Patterson in this month's Horn Book editorial: “First,” she (Patterson) has written, “we must love [a thing] so much that we cannot stand to keep that love to ourselves. Then, with energy and enthusiasm and enormous respect for the learner, we share our love. And we don’t give out love in little pieces, we give it full and running over.”Mary Ann Scheuerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592162867997740561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-74856470928096571792010-03-12T16:16:05.555-08:002010-03-12T16:16:05.555-08:00What an important topic to take on! I think a lac...What an important topic to take on! I think a lack of enthusiasm is like a "dirty little secret" for many parents...teachers, too. I love your real world examples. Thank you!Esme Raji Codellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04517767178981635423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-16947480207322814412010-03-12T14:47:18.774-08:002010-03-12T14:47:18.774-08:00Hi Pam, Terry and Jen - thanks so much for your ki...Hi Pam, Terry and Jen - thanks so much for your kind comments. They mean a lot to me! As you can tell, this is a topic close to my heart. I'm so glad that my thoughts and feelings came through. Mary AnnMary Ann Scheuerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592162867997740561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-40256180708521407962010-03-12T14:35:35.974-08:002010-03-12T14:35:35.974-08:00Thanks so much for participating, Mary Ann. I thin...Thanks so much for participating, Mary Ann. I think that the post turned out great. I love how how used formatting to separate out the personal experiences from the tips, while weaving them both together. I agree with Pam. This is a hard topic to write about, and you definitely came through with some great ideas. Thanks!Jen Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343476550309656223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-74229846331722190112010-03-12T10:30:46.081-08:002010-03-12T10:30:46.081-08:00Wow, Mary Ann. This is great. You start with the w...Wow, Mary Ann. This is great. You start with the warmth of the experience and it carries all the way through. It's not about WHAT we read it's about the perception we create.<br /><br />Thank you SO-O-O much for participating in our blog tour. This is a great post.Terry Dohertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246198932357846984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4979108620698271598.post-9154243312284965542010-03-12T09:30:50.726-08:002010-03-12T09:30:50.726-08:00I love the topic that you took on, because it'...I love the topic that you took on, because it's such a challenging one. It can be so difficult to reach out of our own comfort zone as parents. Well, as people. I find that I do best when I remind myself to be open to their experiences and joys, and how can be part of that.MotherReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274509991340797264noreply@blogger.com