THE VALUE OF READ ALOUDS!! Presented by Michelle Robinson and Loreal Edmondson

Introductions of the dynamic DUo Loreal Edmondson Media Specialist at FRES and Gorman Crossing ES Avid Reader Mother of two FRES Eagles Graduate of Towson University and The Catholic University of America. Q Michelle Robinson 2nd grade teacher at FRES Love reading and buying children’s books Mother of two grown college kids Completed my Undergrad and Graduate work at Towson University Contact us at michelle_robinson@hcpss.org or loreal.edmondson@hcpss.org

Why should you read aloud with your child? Develops language skills Builds confident readers Parents model positive reading habits Provides bonding time with your child It’s fun!!

Scholastic’s “Kids & Family Reading Report TM”) “83% of kids ages 6– 17 say being read to is something they either loved or liked a lot.” Scholastic’s “Kids & Family Reading Report TM”)

BUT HOW?

FOR ALL GRADES, ALL AGES and ALL PARENTS Resources for material: A+ student library card with Howard County Public Library and reading list. Make it fun: Play games Follow their lead: Let them pick the book Diversify the literature: Try joke, fact, magazines and poetry books. Finding time: In the car, before or after practices, during the morning, dinner making.

Primary Grades (K-2) Make up the story using blank picture books Partner reading Find sight words in stories Think outside the box: reading happens everywhere!

Intermediate grades (3-5) Get opinionated: Read articles to get their opinion on a topic. Follow the series: Finish a complete series Mix it up: Change the perspective of the book Read up: Try to read at a higher grade or level Join up: Participate or Create a book club

THANKS! Any questions?