This winter our team went out to Sadie Saulter to provide reading tools for parents. The families in attendance were a mix of those that had been receiving Imagination Library books, had not, and other families whose children had already aged out of the program. These workshops have been found to be very helpful for … Read more
Active reading means reading a book with your child, instead of reading to your child. In active reading, you and your child engage with the contents of the book and go beyond simply reading the words on the pages. Active reading works for children aged 6 months to 6th grade. It can be done anywhere – try active reading while riding the bus, during snack time, or before bed! ASK QUESTIONS: While reading, ask your child questions that start a conversation about the book. Try asking questions that start with what, who, how, and why. Look for answers … Read more