Autumn is a great time to start a new family read-aloud! Evenings are getting longer, and there is nothing quite like the memories made, stories enjoyed, and lessons learned through sharing a good book.
Last winter our family read Mik-Shrok aloud together. This month we began the second book in the series.
No matter the age [from my 2 year old nephew to his 71 year old grandpa], families will find these stories interesting and well-written.
Set in Alaska before it became a state, the adventures, challenges and joys have a foreign feel. Look for the Adventures of an Arctic Missionary series by Gloria Repp!
A few tips for family read-alouds:
- Pick a book that will last through several days or weeks of reading.
- Make it a screen-free zone.
- Have activities available for busy hands, such as drawing, play-doh, handwork...
- Do not allow the reader to read ahead alone!
- Never feel that you have to be a professional reader or do any special voices or accents unless that is something you do naturally. Your family already loves your voice!
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