Reading aloud

When children first learn to read, let them read each word aloud first. This way you can teach them the correct pronunciation if they get it wrong. Read to them and take turns reading together. This will bring enjoyment to both of you.

Little Children

Little children need to be taught the value of reading as early as 2 years of age. Get them started reading with very short stories so they do not lose interest in the story. Remember, at this age the attention span is short, so do not get them discouraged by trying to go to fast.

Laughing All The Way

Laughing, running, and playing. This is what children are good at. Keep them happy. Let them play in the sunshine, the snow, and the rain. Let them experience life. This is the best way to learn. Experience. Let them see the plants grow from seeds. Always keep them curious.

Children in School

School is now back in session and children with books are running everywhere. Take extra precaution while driving because kids walking in groups talking might not be paying attention to traffic and walk out in front of your car with out looking. Slow down at school zones and watch out for school busses. Always look twice because children are small and hard to see. If you drive your child to school, make sure they have all their books so you don't get called later. While summer comes to an end, keep our children safe.

Imagination Running Wild

As children. trees can be transported into sailboat masts, bicycles are transformed into motorcycles, and a cardboard box can become a spaceship. As the imagination runs wild, children can go on adventures that are as varied as the children themselves. By learning to read at a very early age will help develop the imagination which will be used to discover new universes in the future. Help your child build a spaceship or time machine, and you too go go on a wild adventure in the imagination.

Children And Stories

Story telling to our children has been around since humans started walking the Earth. Stories of ancient conquest and adventure has always been handed down through the generations of time. Today's kids even tell stories to each other. Stories about ghosts, witches, and fairies are some of the favorites. There have been enough of these stories told that would fill many books. Imagine living thousands of years ago with no pen or paper, everything had to be known in the mind. Today we can read almost anywhere. There are books, newspapers, magazines, the Internet, wireless readers, and who knows what else. Living today should have the best stories possible. So keep on reading, expand your imagination, and tell your kids a story.

The Special Children

Getting away from books today, I want to talk about the special children. Children with special needs are all over the world. The schools do a good job adapting to their needs but there is only so much that they can do. These children are often limited to where they can go socially. Whether going to the movies or visiting at friend"s houses, these children are usually left out of the fun. If your child brought home a friend who had to use a wheelchair, would he be able to get around in your house? What about the bathroom? Do you have a bar for him to hold onto to transfer from the chair to the toilet? What about a mute friend? Would you be able to communicate with him? We are always so busy watching TV or some minute choir to get involved. Break the chain. Learn some sign language. Get involved in the community. In the local stores, are the aisles wide enough for wheelchairs to pass through without knocking things off the shelf? Is the movie house accessible? Get people involved and make some changes. You will be glad you did.