• Apr. 4, 2009 - Reading Aloud...Let Your Children Try It!
We love to read aloud! This activity has provided some of our most precious family memories. Nothing is more special than children gainfully employed with their hands and and enthralled with a marvelous story.
I wanted to add a different thought that you might also enjoy on your read aloud journey.
Reading aloud well is a learned skill, that must be practiced. One thing that we do in our family is have our children do a short reading for the family to hone their own reading aloud skills. We've found it is best to make the selections short, poems or short books. The book should have previously been read and practiced by the child so that it makes for an enjoyable experience for all.
My children enjoy presenting their selections to our family and I love to see the sense of accomplishment that they gain from a job well done.
I love Jane Austin's Sense and Sensibility. During this time period "reading aloud" was considered an important skill, used to entertain friends and families. Unfortunately, the character of Edward didn't excel in his reading abilities, and came under the criticism of the free-spirited Marianne, who considered this ability one of due diligence when choosing a marriage partner!
Of course, I don't think that our children's read aloud ability is quite this dramatically important today! but it is still a wonderful and enjoyable way to spend family time together. |
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