Thursday, April 9, 2015

Thankful Thursdays: Reading is Wonderful





People frequently ask why I became a teacher when there were so many other opportunities available. My answer has always been that I participated in other opportunities to make myself a better teacher.  Helping others learn to read was my main inspiration then and now. 

Reading is a joy. I read to my kids from the time they were born. Happy stories, silly limericks, and newspaper articles – I wanted to be sure they knew that all kinds of things could be learned if they knew how to read.

Reading out loud is important because it helps parents and teachers know if words are being pronounced correctly. In a language where words like through and rough might share the same page, knowing the difference in sounds is vital to improving the knowledge of reading.   

Books with pictures enhance written words. eReaders encourage reading. Play the alphabet game when driving somewhere with the kids. We always permitted saving letters like Q and Z because they are hard to find. 

Thanks to everyone in my life for developing my love of reading and learning!

21 comments:

  1. I know with my Grandkids. The ones that the mother reads to them.... they seem to know more about things. The one that is not read to... well, she is cute!!

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    1. Cute is good, too. Maybe you can get her a talking book for her birthday. Thanks for dropping by!

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  2. I love to read, and I've made sure that my kids love to read, too. They read everything from graphic novels to traditional books.

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    1. Way to go, Stacie! It's a good feeling to have the kids pick up a book and scour the written word.

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  3. Taking some time to read is like a daily vacation. I love being able to take some time out of the day to sit outside with a book.

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    1. That's an excellent way to get fresh air, sunshine, and a few minutes of peace and quiet.

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  4. Don't be mad at me, but I actually hate reading. I haven't picked up a book in years. To me, it;s the most boring thing in the world.

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    1. But I know you read the ingredients of products, so you are putting the skill to good use. I read a couple of books prior to release of their movies, and decided I would not do that again. I expected one thing and seldom got it.

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  5. My daughter has inherited my love for reading. However my son has not. I wish he would read more.

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  6. I love reading. I haven't read in a long time, I wish I had more time to! I miss it. It was so relaxing!

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  7. I grew up loving to read and found myself lost in a good book so often as a child. I have definitely not lost that love but wish I had more time to indulge these days.

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  8. that is the best thing you can do is read and open yourself to knowledge

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  9. I have a love of reading and love that my kids do too. Reading creates so much imagination and learning. Working on my Summer reading list now!

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  10. Reading is so essential for daily life! I'm so happy when I get to read with my kids

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  11. I love that saying that one who reads gets to experience thousands of lives. Reading is such a magical thing, that lets us escape from our every day lives. It brings me much joy too!

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  12. Reading is good for the soul. I love devouring a good book. I don't think that many people make time for reading anymore.

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  13. When kiddo was younger I used to read to her every night. Now that she is 10, I dont do it as much, but from time to time it is requested. My mother was big on reading. She went to school for Literature and Creative Writing until I came along. Ooops. LOL. I was reading Stephen King and Tolkien while the rest of my friends were still playing with baby dolls. I guess that is where my own love of reading and creative writing came from.

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  14. Reading has always been one of my escapes. I'm rarely without a book. Luckily, I'm married to someone that shares that passion.

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  15. Reading definitely IS wonderful! I committed to reading 36 books this year, and so far I'm ahead of target!

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  16. I love that reading was your inspiration for teaching! There can't be enough reading in the home and at school Thanks for sharing.

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  17. We are all big readers in my family. I love to go to the bookstore for hours looking at all the great books to choose from.

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