Book worm

It’s perfectly okay to defy societal convention. I actually encourage it. But know what you’re up against and be prepared for the difficulty that can sometimes come with it. Our culture only tolerates rebels to a degree. Once you’ve crossed that line, you’re in tricky territory. This isn’t to say there’s no value here. It just might not be comfortable. Thumbing your nose at the establishment is not for the faint at heart. Go for it.

And might we say, an affordable gift too. Happy Tuesday gapmusers! #reading #parenting The Great Gift of Reading Aloud - WSJ

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With four kids, and homeschooling 17 years, read alouds have been a part of our family life for quite some time.

Reading aloud to older children -- even up to age 14, who can comfortably read to themselves -- has benefits both academic and emotional, according to researchers.

Tips and strategies for reading aloud from Laura Candler's Teaching Resources - free printables and graphic organizers, too!

Time spent as a parent reading books to a child is worth it. Steal these expert secrets for turning low-key read-alouds into learning moments.

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Jackie Urbanovic is a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, well known for her popular Max the Duck children's books.