SUMMER AWAKENING #2 - READING CONNECTION

BOOK SENSE 

It is said many children today do not read at their grade levels. Even high school and college students are not able to write a quality essay.  Many will not pick up a book unless they are in school or have an assignment.  

Reading has been replaced with gadgets, games and other electronic devices.  This causes children to become dull in their thinking and comprehension. 

Summertime is a good time for reading and reflecting.  It is a good time to catch up on reading unfinished books, visiting the library and sharpening your reading skills. 

Reading can open you up to fresh ideas of writing.  Children should be encouraged to read books outside of their school books. This would help them to develop and sharpen their reading abilities.  

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This summer, give your children an opportunity to enhance and or improve their reading: 

Consider membership at the local library or bookmobile 

Take your children to the bookstore or thrift store for a book of interest. 
Make reading fun and engage in reading as a family. 

TODAY'S FOCUS: CONNECTION THROUGH READING

Where's the Book Activity: 

This summer get a book of interest and read as a family.  Depending on your family size, you can either get everyone their personal copy or get a book that you can read as a family in the evening.  You can assign a chapter to a family member who will be responsible to relate and summarize the chapter.  Be creative and have fun.  Here are some ideas- add your own:

Select a place that is comfortable and intimate (living room, backyard or porch...) 

Journal your thoughts as you read

Highlight words, phrases, sentences or paragraphs that speak or jump out at you

Do daily briefing and offer encouragement

Pick a specific time/day of the week for family reflections of your book
Read to younger children or get a picture book and let them do call outs
Make a scrapbook or vision board from the book
Celebrate at the end of your book


Make reading a Summer Awakening Goal- Which ever way you choose to connect through reading will not only help with reading, but it will help connect you with your family and create a bond that can continue even after the summer is over. So hurry and get your book today!  

Remember, reading is fundamental to everything in life.  From basic reading of street signs and directions, filling an application for school or a job, completing an assignment or understanding instructions given.  Make it a habit to read with your family continually.  Make it a habit even when school is out.  Get them engaged in a daily devotion- Assign them portions of the devotions and or the word weekly.  This will build skills and strengthen the family.  Families that read together will grow together. 

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel