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It’s no secret that the earlier kids start reading, the better their chances for success in school and in life. However, according to the US Department of Education, only about half of all young children who are three to five-years old are read to on a daily basis by a family member. Getting kids to start reading earlier sets them up for better chances of success in school and life. So, what can be done to boost those numbers and have a positive impact on kids?
Kristi Yamaguchi, mother, author and world-recognized Olympic gold skater, offers tips and personal anecdotes on what has helped her children develop a love of reading. As co-founder of the Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation, she offers her tips on what parents can do to inspire their kids to become passionate about reading and all the benefits that can result from those efforts.
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Titles By Kristi:
Dream Big, Little Pig!
It's a Big World, Little Pig!
Entry is simple, just follow the prompts on the Rafflecopter below. Open to US only, must be 18+ to enter. All winning entries are verified. Good Luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
I received complimentary products to share this interview and giveaway. All opinions are my own.
We read all the time. I encourage by example because I'm a huge reader. They have so many books. And I never make reading a punishment. Always a fun thing.
ReplyDeleteWe always would read at bedtime and then the kids would also do it at school in the after school reading program.
ReplyDeleteWe do a nighttime reading she is to small to read yet but will love it for sure. thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteOur family reads all the time- separate and together. My parents read to me when I was younger and that love of reading has carried through into my adult years. I'm so thankful for that!
ReplyDeleteAs a mom and teacher, I encourage reading by setting and example and reading daily to my kids/students.
ReplyDeleteWe read before bed and I encourage my children to help finish or add to the story - its amazing what they come up with
ReplyDeleteWe read every afternoon after school and a Bible story before bedtime.
ReplyDeleteI read books to our daughter nearly every day.
ReplyDeleteMy son and I read together. He also reads with his grandma and dad.
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