Just Sit and Read As a homeschooling mom, I know firsthand the importance of reading to our children. Having a regular reading time with your homeschooling student is not only bonding and fun, but it can also be the greatest learning tool in your arsenal.
Reading imparts important skills in empathy by giving children the opportunity to walk in another person's shoes and experience lives different from their own. It also develops a love for learning as students learn to love stories and develop a habit of exploring ideas through books. But reading also serves as a valuable learning technique. Listening to books, not even the act of reading the words, teaches grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. The best way to learn to be a great writer is to listen to great writing. In my homeschool, we have a cozy sitting space dedicated to reading time. We make tea and get comfy in our reading space for our afternoon reading time. I pick books that I know are of high interest to my student so they will be compelling. My daughter, who has a learning disability, went from not being able to read or write in the fifth grade to testing at grade level or above by tenth grade, with very minimal academic pursuit in the subject. These strides were made for the most part by just listening. An added bonus is that my daughter, to this day, loves great literature. My hope is that she always does. I encourage other homeschooling parents to create a dedicated reading space in their homes, make reading time a regular part of their schedule, and choose books that their children will be interested in. The benefits of reading to your children are endless, and the memories you'll make together will be priceless. P.S. for more homeschooling ideas, go to Blossom Learning.
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