Today Emily and I visited the Naperville Public Library and signed up for their new Family Read Aloud program "Paws to Read" which started today. We have the whole month to do at least 8 things suggested on their list. Then we can get another log for January and for February. It's a wide range of ideas meant for children through 5th grade and their families. What a cool way to do things together as a family! (And who doesn't like to win fun prizes, too?)
Here are some of the great ideas~
Watch a movie based on a children's book
Read a non-fiction book together about a favorite topic
Read to your pet, neighbor's pet, or stuffed animal
Given Emily's age, for starters, we plan to~
Read together out loud or silently
Attend a library program
Listen to a children's music CD
You can read more about it and get great suggestions for read alouds on their awesome new kid's blog.
This is a free program for Naperville residents, but if you live near, but not in Naperville, you can sign up your whole family for $5. If you are not nearby, check out your local library. They often have reading programs or activities during the winter months. And if you are snowed in this winter, pull out whatever books, games, music, recipes or other activities you have on hand and spend time with your family. You'll be glad you did.
What literacy activities do you like to do with your family?
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