The idea of the Read Together 2009 Challenge, created by Jennifer at Snapshot, is to set a goal (or goals) for connecting with your children through reading in the month of April.
All you have to do is post your goals and link up on her blog, and then post/link again at the end of April to report on how it went. And if you publish your goals by April 5 and your results by May 3, you will be eligible for one of the prizes.
Here are my goals for reading more with Michael during the month of April:
- Take him to the library once a week to pick out new books together, and then read the books to him during the week.
- Spend some time reading to him at least three mornings per week.
- Start reading the Little House books to him at bedtime. (I’ve always dreamed of sharing these stories with my child when I had one, and I think he would really enjoy them now.)
You may have noticed all my goals are related to me reading out loud to him. He does read very well for his age, but his willingness to read out loud to me or read a book just to himself varies. I don’t push for it but am always receptive to it when it happens.
Anyway, I’m really excited about having specific, measurable goals to work on over the next few weeks (can you tell I am getting ready for an IEP meeting?). To keep up with how I do on my challenge, subscribe to my feed. To join in yourself or see what others are doing, visit Read Together 2009.
I'm a mom with Asperger's raising an amazing son with autism, which means I'm basically the case manager/advocate/cheerleader/chauffeur. The rest of the time, you can usually find me with my nose in a book!
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Ah, yes — the Little House books. I read the first couple to Amanda when she was younger (6 – 7 maybe?), but she never wanted to continue on her own. Break my heart! I have my light blue boxed set from childhood.
Anyway, I remember when I was reading, thinking that the first 3 at least (ending with Farmer Boy, about Alonzo), are SO boy-friendly. All that log-cabin building and hunting and trapping. So, thanks for the reminder. Kyle has a good attention span, so maybe this summer I’ll try one.
Jennifer, Snapshot´s last blog post..Clutter-Free Christianity
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Ah, yes — the Little House books. I read the first couple to Amanda when she was younger (6 – 7 maybe?), but she never wanted to continue on her own. Break my heart! I have my light blue boxed set from childhood.
Anyway, I remember when I was reading, thinking that the first 3 at least (ending with Farmer Boy, about Alonzo), are SO boy-friendly. All that log-cabin building and hunting and trapping. So, thanks for the reminder. Kyle has a good attention span, so maybe this summer I’ll try one.
Jennifer, Snapshot´s last blog post..Clutter-Free Christianity
Isn’t this a great challenge? I have never read the Little House books, but have always wanted to. I’m subscribed now, and can’t wait to hear about your progress!
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Isn’t this a great challenge? I have never read the Little House books, but have always wanted to. I’m subscribed now, and can’t wait to hear about your progress!
Shelley´s last blog post..Brit Lit Chick Flicks, etc.