I love how this chart looks at a child's life and really breaks things down for parents. I am not a parent now, but when I am one day I plan on always reading with my children. I think it is so important an truly creates a lasting bond between child and parents. It is truly magic.
Next I want to talk about this years Newbery Award and Caldecott Award. Here is a fantastic article I just found on the winners that you may like to read or share with your class http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/28/business/media/dicamillo-wins-newberry-medal-and-brian-flocas-locomotive-wins-caldecott.html?_r=0. This years Newbery went to "Flora and Ulysses". I personally read this book several months ago. I believe I even reviewed it on here. I loved this book! Not only is it about a strong girl and a squirrel with super powers, but this same squirrel writes poetry. Now what could warm someones heart more. If you haven't read this I one hundred percent urge you to get up now and go buy it.
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This years Caldecott went to "Locomotive." I will admit that I have not yet read this one, but I have had a chance to look at the pictures and they are wonderful. The practically fly off the page and I can't wait until I can sit down and read it all.
I also wanted to share some articles that I have been reading. This first one, http://t.co/sF9jTm60Ot,is about how in Louisville, Kentucky, which is right across the river from where I life, the government is urging all parents to read their children 1000 books before starting kindergarten. That sounds like a crazy amount, but the books are allowed to be read several time so it really isn't that bad. What do you all think? Do you think that this can help boost a childs knowledge and understanding of books and help them want to learn to read? Do you think that parents will really take this task seriously? Please read the article and let me know, I would to hear what you think.
The next article, http://t.co/nfLjvkZmYQ, is talking about the importance of pleasure reading and how it helps students to become more educated, understanding individuals. What I really liked about this article is the fact that it showed that students don't have to read only the classics to gain knowledge and understanding. They can also read any book for pleasure and it will help them develop these skills.
As always thank you for reading. I love hearing from you all so feel welcome to comment! have a great Monday and rest of your week.
Happy reading,
Ms. Cara
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