The Benefits of Reading with Your Child

Sometimes when the day has been long or loud, it is hard to take the time to read quietly with the kids. But we do it. Once, on a particularly naughty night, I accidentally told Geetle and Pookie that if they did not behave while brushing their teeth, there would be no stories at bedtime. As soon as I said it, I regretted it. I never back down from a threat, so I had to pray that they would behave. It was not right for me to threaten that. Story time is non-negotiable. Luckily, they did behave and we read our stories. But I will never make that threat again. Below is a reminder to BAGD and I that we thought might interest others too.

What does the home that sends their children to school “Ready to Read” look like:

• It is a home where children see their parents reading regularly.
• It is a home rich in books: novels, children’s books, magazines, newspapers, etc.
• It is a home where the local library is a familiar and important place.
• It is a home where children are read to daily.
• It is a home where parents provide encouragement and motivation for learning.

Thirteen benefits children gain from literature activities with parents:

1. They learn how books work.
2. They come to know the language of literature
3. They see that books have important things to say to them.
4. They develop positive attitudes towards reading.
5. They develop the desire to read.
6. They expand their literary interests.
7. Their ability to understand what is being read improves.
8. They expand their vocabulary.
9. They learn how libraries work.
10. They see connections between reading and writing.
11. They increase their chances for success in school.
12. They come to view reading as an important part of their lives.
13. They know an abundance of wonderful literature is available to them.

Taken from Ready for Reading by Bishop, Yopp, Yopp c. 2000.

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