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Luckily, the payoff of a single lesson can provide instant gratification. Researchers from Germany and Spain had 36 participants read two sentences containing the same foreign word: Because, as science reminds us, it pays to increase your word power—today, tomorrow, and for the rest of your life. Still not inspired to pick up a novel? These 39 cozy reading quotes will make you crave a good book. Originally Published on sitename. Everyday Wellness Reading gives muscle to your memory.
Reading gives your brain a different kind of workout than watching TV or listening to the radio. The habit spurs your brain to think and concentrate. Like the latest single from Lady Gaga or Real Housewives episode, books are also good company during a workout. A suck-you-in plot may keep you on an exercise machine longer to finish a captivating chapter, according to Weight Watchers magazine.
Digging into a good book can literally take years off your mind, according to a recent study from Rush University Medical Center as reported by Prevention. Adults who spent their downtime doing creative or intellectual activities like reading had a 32 percent slower rate of cognitive decline later in life than those who did not.
Snuggling up with a good read tamps down levels of unhealthy stress hormones such as cortisol, Weight Watchers recently reported. In a British study, participants engaged in an anxiety-provoking activity and then either read for a few minutes, listened to music, or played video games. The stress levels of those who read dropped 67 percent, which was a more significant dip than that of the other groups. In fact, researchers estimate that we learn five to 15 percent of all the words we know through reading, according to a Scholastic report.
This is particularly important for children, whose vocabulary size is directly and dramatically related to the books they read. Stories provide life-changing perspective, say York University researchers. Reading about someone who overcame obstacles may motivate you to meet your own goals, Ohio State University researchers found. When you identify with characters in a book, you experience a kind of real-life relationship that can enhance your sense of inclusion, say psychologists at the University of Buffalo. A happy ending can lift your spirits, but novels may drum up positive feelings in more subtle ways too.
Even minor events in the narrative may unearth warm memories. Does the lead character attend a beach barbecue? Compare that to going to see a few movies, spending a day at an amusement park, or eating a few meals out—reading is a much more cost-effective splurge for your entertainment dollars. Skip links Skip to content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer.
Do you live in the Nicest Place in America? Sign Up for Our Newsletters Get articles sent right to your inbox. Reading gives muscle to your memory. I have a 10 year old boy who is still working on the skills, but he is coming along. Thank you so much for making this readable. Podcasts are great when I can find listening time but with my crowd, most of my listening time needs to go to them! So this blog totally hit the heart for me. He loves audiobooks anything history we also read aloud. However, I have a 30 minute a day quiet reading time. The other ones get their pile of books out and read.
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But my 7 year old. He has his book or books and almost always stares out the window during this time. I even heard my self bark at him today that he was not reading. I cringe everytime I bark at him, however, I need wisdom. Do I just let this happen? The only thing he does on the ipad is listen to audiobooks. Shall I just be patient and let this be his cycle. What are some other ideas? Maybe for me, MOM!! Yes, let him be. He enjoys listening, so keep those stories washing over him.
I would just let him listen to audio books or just stare out the window. She just needs time to make it happen. Anyway, grace over grace.
You are a gooooood mama, even if you bark sometimes we all do. It was my favorite comic ever, and actually does have a good level of vocabulary! She is nine years old and highly logical, very practical. I am hoping to help her find a genre that she loves soon! You bring so much joy and encouragement to our homeschool. You said five minutes. I read something every day at snack time in the morning.
It has already become a family favourite — even the three year old would request it. My son was excited when I brought it home. And I know that as his reading skills continue to develop, the level of book he reads independently will increase. Thanks for all your encouragement here, Sarah, and all of you RAR community members for your insightful comments too! This blog is one of my favorite places on the internet.
We had three book reports to do this summer, and my son needs some help in writing. So I decided to read his books to him aloud so we could talk about the books together and I could help him learn how to structure a book report. I read in voices and made it extra dramatic at the good parts.
I also want to say how much I hate the AR reading competitions in school. We boycott them on principle. For a struggling learner, this is the worst and yet schools continue to buy into it. I absolutely love this post. We do number 1 and 2 pretty regularly. I do struggle with not assigning them books to read. When I notice they are reluctant to one of my suggestions or assignments, I try to get the audiobook and we listen to it together in the car.
If it was a childhood favorite of mine, I will often stop and tell them why certain parts were my favorite. If it is a book I want them to read and I have not read it, we get to experience it together and I get to tell them at different points why I thought they would like it. By the end of listening, they usually return to the book and read it on their own accord just so that they can savor it on their own. Thank you for all your read-aloud resources and encouragements. This is my philosophy toward ALL subjects, including mathematics. I love the idea of a book allowance!
One time, years ago now, we went to a beautiful bookstore.
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We had the best time! I let each child pick a few books. The link to the author access is broken, there is a spelling error. I feel like this is such a much needed message, especially in the Classical and Charlotte Mason circles where so many Mamas feel pressured to assign their children very specific books from very specific lists.
I have never forced my kids to read anything! However, I do have kids who are nuts over books and love to read! So, it does work. We also go to the library weekly and bring home a huge bag of great books that get scattered all over the living room for them to pick up any time and read. Never thought of giving the kids a book allowance, but it is a great idea. Thank you for this great post and wonderful inspiration!
Hi Sarah, I love your podcast! In this podcast, you mentioned kids can read any book but within your guideline. What is your guideline? I really enjoyed this podcast episode! I know consistent lessons are important, but as you said helping my kids love books is even more important. I know it will all work out in the end! Agree with this whole-heartedly. Even in my time in public school as a teacher and literacy coach, this was always the message I preached. It applies to writing too and other areas of learning as well! So glad there are mamas and writers like you who are influencing others in this way!
What a wonderful idea for a book allowance!! We are just starting to work on money and saving, etc. I love the book allowance! That is so clever!! I have to pass it on! As a retired first grade teacher, I so believe children need to love to read and write — that they are fun things to do!!!!
I will try these tips. So happy to find you Sarah! I am beginning my homeschool journey with my 5th grade son. We have always read as a family, individually, at bedtime, etc. My son never loved it but he liked it enough that he would read some on his own. Now he hates it, even when I read. It may be in. So as much as I want him to read he is able, just not willing especially entering this new journey, I think I will just be reading to him and not pressuring him at all and having. But any other ideas would be greatly appreciated!: I loved this podcast.
We homeschool through a charter, and one of the things they give us to go along with the literature we read is these packets full of burdensome questions, vocab list, and activities to go along with the book. Frankly, we hate them. I understand what you are saying by letting them read what they want. What do you do when it is over and over and over. How are they suppose to get a love for reading if this is all they pick for six months to all they will ever pick.
For example, my soon to be 12 yo is still reading Magic Treeouse and Judy Moody for the past two years!!! She does have reading issues, I am just thinking she could be past this by now.
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Our rule of thumb was: We can make suggestions based on current titles that they enjoy but allow them to read what gives them the desire. I love Read Aloud Revival! You give wonderful suggestions for building readers and enjoying the gift of literacy.
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Thank you for this. We read a lot, bedtime stories and living books for school. I get caught up in worrying that we are behind. I must remember I am cultivating a love for reading and the rest will come. These ideas are wonderful! I so enjoyed this article. However, this year I have gotten more structured and decided to require the reading of certain books during school, in an effort to develop the habit and tastes.
My 11 yo will read certain of the books on but balks at others. Also my 13 yo son in particular really needs to amp up his writing and spelling skills in order to be prepared for young adulthood so I feel I must start requiring more there. I do still have little children too so I have hope that i still may have some readers! Anyway, do you really think that requiring certain books to be read for school will kill the love?
We live on audiobooks and read alouds. My 10 year old begs to get in bed with his tablet and book to tackle his current page favorite title. My 7 year old begs to curl up in my bed with his tablet and book to listen to his. And they both according to their educational testing have superior verbal skills to which the professionals doctors, therapists, tutors, etc. Even with struggling readers, a love of books is possible! So now we go to the library at least once per week and keep a steady flow of new picture books coming into our home. We read everyday, multiple times per day. I love seeing them discover a book s that rock their socks!
I love the excitement they have for going to the library! I love that they love books! I know many parents are focused on teaching reading at this age. Teaching them to spell at this age. Writing names and addresses. We have so many years ahead of us that they can learn this. Like anything, when they are ready, they will. I have to say that I adore your blog, your FB Page, and book.
I thank you for all that you have done for so many families. They have the rest of their lives to read classics. And I have to thank you from my girls- they adore the Elephant and Piggie Series that you posted on the March List. They are eating them up! Thanks so much for sharing about your very full book baskets, Julia! My husband had an Amazon book allowance when I first met him in college.
His dad wanted to make sure he continued to read things he enjoyed outside of his required coursework. This was in when Amazon mostly sold books and not everything including the kitchen sink. It was so fun watching him get new books every month and hear him talk about them around the dining hall table. Now that has translated to us as adults buying new books whenever possible and talking about them around our family table. My son is an excellent reader and sometimes he just wants to read Captain Underpants. Sometimes you need a little dessert and not all meat and potatoes. And to earn a book allowance I have him review books on his blog.
I love these ideas. I have linked this post to my website: I read this awhile back but completely forgot the importance of what is being expressed here. But im excited to change my approach! Sarah, I love all that your saying and suggesting here! However; I am curious as a first-time homeschooling mom. Would you recommend not doing reading lessons at all and purely let things happen on their own?
I would love your thoughts. He is four and a half. Four and a half is young! I have a subscription to Audible and I let my 7 yr old pick from a wish list I have created of good books to listen to each month. He would rather listen as it is easier. Any suggestions or should I just let it go. The Audible wish list coupled with your read-aloud time sounds like the ideal conditions for nurturing his independent reading.
This post and comments are so helpful. I will forever be grateful that she shared her love of reading with me and definitely want to share it with my own kids now. Thanks for these tips! So I just told my son we need to block out a half hour of reading time a day. HI, I am wondering what you think of previewing the books your kids read….? My 8 year old daughter is reading a LOT. She has read the Ivy and Bean books before and I flipped through them and they seemed ok…. I know her books are mostly twaddle. Thank you for being such an encouragement!
I love the podcast!