FAMILY BOOK CLUB : HOW TO INSPIRE YOUR KIDS TO BECOME LIFELONG READERS Show me a family of readers and I will show you the people who move the world. Napolean.

FAMILY BOOK CLUB : HOW TO INSPIRE YOUR KIDSTO BECOME LIFELONG READERS

 Show me a family of readers and I will show you the people who move the world.

Napolean

Building the reading habit: a return on the reading investment

Steps for Getting Started

Building the reading habit at home

Choosing the right books

How to have meaningful conversations about reading

Building the Reading Habit at Home

Family DEAR time

Time and Place

*weekly routine: 30+ minutes

(aside from daily reading homework)

*same place altogether (try different spots)

*make it FUN! (pillows, bean bags, stuffed animals)

Book Club model

Reading on the go

Balancing print and technology

Now that we’re together, what do we read?

Just Right Books for Independent Reading

Choose a page from the middle of the book

Read the page and hold up a finger each time you time you miss a word

1-2 words means the book is easy

3-4 words means the book is just right

5 (or more) words means the book is too challenging at this time

Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.Maya Angelou

What if the book is too challenging?

Pick a new bookRead the book aloudListen to a book on tape together

Don’t watch the movie yet- it’s a book club

Where can I find good book suggestions?

1.Lazy Reader’s Book Club - Danny Brassell has a great list of books and why they are on the list

2.Books 4 Boys – not just for boys, but books boys generally enjoy

3.A Mighty Girl Book Club – equal time for the ladies!

4.Jim Trelease’s Read Aloud Handbook http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/

5.Esme Codell’s How to Get Your Child to Love Reading– planetesme.com

6.Scholastic Book Clubs – not only book suggestions, but the best place to build your home library

Added Tips for Success Let all members have a chance to choose the books

Start small- short sessions, quick books and then build on that

Pair activities with the book- Play the main character’s favorite game, cook a meal mentioned in the book, go to a (similar) place mentioned in the book, make a snack from some food talked about in the book, draw characters, settings or events from the book

Keep at it- Rome wasn’t built in a day- if it doesn’t seem to be working at first, keep trying- it will catch on if you model it and show enthusiasm for it- kids love to be like you!

How to talk about books 

Book discussions should be authentic, from reader to reader

Even casual follow up questions can be used to gauge interest and understanding

Questions to guide your discussions

Non-Fiction What was something interesting

that you read today?

Did anything you learned surprise you?

What do you want to find out next?

How do you think ________________ compares to ________________?

(compare animals, places, famous people, etc.)

Fiction What do you think will happen next?

What do you think about the characters? Do you like them? 

Why do you think the character __________________? 

What would you do?

Were you surprised when _________________________________?

How was this book similar or different from others by this author?

*Habit usually caught from relatives.SYMPTOMS Less TV-viewing; less computer-gaming; less boredom; feverish reading; better grades.

http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/poster-previews.pdf

WARNING: READING CAN BE HABIT FORMING, AND

LIFE FORMING*