We are a book family
Back about 8 years ago, I went to story time at the library with my oldest. He was a toddler and we did all kinds of things to get out of the house. Story time was either really fun or really not fun, depending on our moods. I think I went a couple times after my second son was born. And then our trips to the library pretty much ended with exception to the summer reading programs. Back in September I started taking the kids to the library again. I started by going with all the kids and letting them each pick out books. They loved it, but I was a stressed out mess by the time we left. So, then I started going by myself and picking books I knew they’d like. Now we’ve transitioned again to just the boys and I going. I usually pick out a couple books for us to read together, but then they each pick out a stack for themselves. Nothing highlights the differences in the two oldest boys like a trip to the library.
My 9 year old’s recent stack ~ My 7 year old’s recent stack
My oldest devours technology books. Atomic theory, electricity, engineering…lots of stuff with math that makes me cringe just at the title. It will be fun to watch him grow and see how that all works out into who he becomes. I want to help them develop a love for reading. I also to hope teach them how to be storytellers. It is so hard to teach kids how to read stories with emotion and in ways that compel those that listen. We’ve been taking turns reading aloud each day…the girls love to hear their brothers read.
I’ve been finding all kinds of great old books at flea markets and thrift stores lately. I double check the content (some can be inaccurate), but overall they are so beautifully illustrated and fun for the kids to read. We have books stacked everywhere. I find the easier they are to access, the more often the kids gravitate to them instead of other things.
I saw the What Knot? book at Sam’s Club and knew the boys could wreak all kinds of havoc with knot tyeing knowledge. The My Mom Snaps was a gift. It walks through little day to day events with a mom snapping her camera to capture it all. My kids totally resonate with the characters. The Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing was a gift from a friend. It is by the same author as The Jesus Storybook Bible- beautiful book.
I try to keep our library books mostly together so they are easier to find when it is time to return them!
Little One pretends to read all the time now. It is about the cutest thing ever.
With summer approaching I am trying to think of things to do related to books. What are some of your favorite reading related activities? Favorite books? Favorites books on disc? I’d love to hear what you all enjoy…
