“What can I do now to prepare my children to succeed in school?”
In this age of computerized everything, Cheri’s low-tech answer raises eyebrows:
“Books and reading…followed by more books and more reading…and after that, even more books and even more reading!”
In this practical and persuasive presentation, Cheri shares stories, practical tips, and unexpected long-term benefits from her family’s two decades of Family Reading Time. And she contrasts her own children’s love of reading with the heartbreaking – and often debilitating – illiteracy and aliteracy she encounters daily in her high school classroom.
In this multi-sensory presentation (you’ll never forget her Wide Mouthed Frog face or baby bird voice!), you will
- learn three do-it-today-able, guilt-free steps to raising a reader.
- understand how to increase your child’s listening vocabulary and know why this helps him/her “feel smart.”
- discover simple ways to help your child connect reading with enjoyment, contentment, and creativity.
- gain new insights into your child’s learning style and reading motivation.
- explore alternative Family Reading Time options for when you’re too tired to lift an eyelid.
- see how books can combat technology-induced isolation and increase family connectedness.