ensuring we keep books available everywhere at all times so she can’t miss it! Those 3 Sneaky Mom Tricks are the secret to instilling that love of reading. associating it with exciting events, and 3. keeping reading fresh and new with rotating stories, 2. We keep our daughter in love with reading by 1. Getting books for $1 (and occasionally $2) is the only way we can afford to offer books as rewards, so frequently.īesides weekly books, we also like to purchase new ones when something exciting happens in her life – especially development milestones like losing her first tooth or exciting events like being the flower girl in our wedding or becoming a big sister.

They usually have a seasonal little readers 10-pack of books for $10, a general little readers 10-pack for $10, occasionally have 5-packs for $5, and miscellaneous books for $1-2 on value each month. You’re probably thinking “that’s nuts!” and “how could you possibly afford it?”, right? I know! Luckily, I’ve found some really great deals at Scholastic. (No one said it would be easy!)Īs I mentioned, K receives a new story weekly as a reward if she behaves. Through subtle coaching for about a year, we’ve finally gotten to a good place. It’s taken us a while to get here – from “But I don’t wanna read!” to “Oooh, can we read now?!”. I remember before you, I didn’t like reading time. “Mama K, did you know you’re the reason I love to read? Before you, I was just like ‘blah blah I am reading’ but you showed me how the adventures in books really work! You read me exciting books and bought me silly stories and now I LOVE TO READ. Plus, we have special family reading time each night that she looks forward to as much as any evening out! We’re currently reading The Boxcar Children series – anyone else love those books? Instilling a Love of Reading

When my stepdaughter K has been good all week and doesn’t get in trouble at home or school, she gets a new book! She receives books as gifts from her parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, and friends. In our house, we use books as rewards, gifts, and entertainment.

It’s Reading & Writing Wednesday, and today we’re sharing the best children’s books for every occasion! To help you encourage a love of reading in your children. Hi, Mama!! I’ve been (im)patiently waiting all week for you!

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