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Advice, creative ideas and tips for getting our kids to read more!

- Emily 0 comments
- We are looking forward to having a GREAT conversation about our kids and reading!!!!!!
  
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- Emily 2 comments
- One lucky participant in the Talk will win a VTech V.Reader!!!! So so cool. From all I've heard about the V.Reader, kids LOVE them!!!!!!!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Deborah 0 comments
- My youngest still loves books....the printed word on paper, while my oldest is all about online magazines, sites and articles (all sports--all the time). Does it really matter what your child is reading? Wondering your thoughts? I have mine;)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Deborah 0 comments
- My niece is a HUGE reader. Loves history and particularly the 1920-1950's....for some reason. She's almost 15....any recs for her?
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Deborah 0 comments
- When I taught kindergarten we always had about 15 minutes of D.E.A.R.--drop everything and read. I need to give myself that each day. Are your schools still doing that? Just curious?
  
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- Deborah 0 comments
- I guess I'm the only one here, chatting? Today is August 2nd, no?
  
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- ClumberKim 0 comments
- Is anyone still here?
  
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- Renae 1 comment
- I think the talk is on August 3rd! It is supposed to be on Tuesday which is the 3rd. So please come back tomorrow for the chat! We are looking forward to it!
  
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- Mel4Him 0 comments
- I'd love to be there but I'll be at work.
  
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- Cooper 0 comments
- Thank you so much for this Talk! All my kids have required summer reading and barely a book has been cracked. Help! Any tips for getting summer reading done in the home stretch?
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Cooper 1 comment
- From today's NYT: Summer Must-Read for Kids? Any Book In a three-year study, researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville found that simply giving low-income children access to books at spring fairs — and allowing them to choose books that most interested them — had a significant effect on the summer reading gap. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/02/summer-must-read-for-kids-any-book/
  
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  about 1 year ago

- DebMomOf3 1 comment
- Looking forward to this talk today! :)
  
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- 24/7 MOMS 1 comment
- Looking forward to today's chat...so fun to share ideas with other moms
  
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  about 1 year ago

- inkscrblr 0 comments
- I am looking forward to this talk today. I may be in transit half way through but will try to make the start and finish of the talk for sure. This is a topic close to my heart and I posted last month on tips for getting children to read in the summer on http://www.thriftymommasbrainfood.blogspot.com/ Hope to get more tips from all the smart mommies here
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Beth 2 comments
- My 6 year old's favorite author is Eric Carle. She talks about him all the time. I love it!
  
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- Heather Smith 1 comment
- Just dropping in to say I'm here! :O) Can't wait!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Dr Debbie Libby 3 comments
- Hi Everyone, I'm looking forward to our talk today about fostering our kids love for reading! I have worked in the field of reading education for the past 25 years, and enjoyed a variety of experience in the preschool, elementary, junior high and university settings. I am also a Mom of 3 wonderful girls ages 9, 12, and 14 who I constantly encourage to read!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Julia 2 comments
- I'll be here! My kids, well some of them love reading.
  
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- Karen of 3G2S 4 comments
- Hi All! I'm here and ready to get started. :)
  
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- 24/7 MOMS 2 comments
- Hi Dr. Debbie Libby excited to chat today
  
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- LuLu 0 comments
- Looking forward to this...
  
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- tara 4 comments
- so the other day i picked up the book rise&shine busy bugs by fisher price. its got a plastic piece on the top with little bugs to move around and my daughter loves it. she sits there and plays with the bugs while i read it and shes learning the words and counting at the same time. i could kiss the company for this book!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Jessica R. 4 comments
- Made it! Yeah! Good morning everyone! (PST here... in need of that first cup of coffee!)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- 24/7 MOMS 2 comments
- Tara sounds like a great book do they have other ones similar?
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Heather Smith 6 comments
- I found an old Playskool book from 1995 about colors that my 2 y/o insists on reading every night. Looked it up for a replacement and I guess it was popular, $60ish for a NEW one (found a used one for $5)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- theladya 4 comments
- This is my first time joining! I actually just created an account, lol!
  
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- Emily 3 comments
- Welcome to today's Talk with Dr. Libby and our fabulous co-hosts!!!! We're looking forward to a GREAT conversation!!
  
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- Felicia 0 comments
- Excited to be here chatting about a topic dear to my heart!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- theladya 5 comments
- I downloaded some reading apps to my iPod yesterday from Pic Pocket Books that area really great for younger readers. It reads out loud and highlights the words so kids can follow along.
  
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- LS 3 comments
- Excited about this chat - my first one!
  
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- Karen 4 comments
- Hello everyone!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Emily 25 comments
- Here's a question - what are the greatest challenges to getting kids to read during the summer?!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- LS 10 comments
- Greatest Challenge - attention span! But then again, my son is only 3!!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- DebMomOf3 4 comments
- We do the summer reading clubs from our local library and Barnes & Noble and that really helps get my kids motivated to read during the summer. I love that our library one even includes pre-readers so my preschooler can participate too.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Cooper 12 comments
- What about boys? The required reading lists for my sons would be more appealing to girls, it seems!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- 24/7 MOMS 1 comment
- We also use a lot of Books on Cd's in the car especially for my son with challenges this was he is still improving his comprehension of age appropriate books that he might not be able to actually read yet
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Karen of 3G2S 4 comments
- One of my greatest challenges is working with my 3-1/2 year old twins. It is tough to get one on one time with each like I could with my oldest. Does anyone have any tips about how to engage two young children at once?
  
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  about 1 year ago

- AlainaFrederick 3 comments
- My son LOVES to sit and look at books. He's just now getting the idea that if he applies his sight words he can figure some of the books out on his own. Plus if it has a dinosaur then he's double hooked!
  
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- PinchingAbe 1 comment
- I'm here and new :)
  
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- mommalovesmee 0 comments
- Hi everyone....
  
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- mommalovesmee 7 comments
- This is my first time.... just created an account....
  
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- LuLu 2 comments
- Any thoughts about the eyeQ program? My daughter is 3 and beginning to read site words.
  
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- JoAnn 3 comments
- Hey, first time here
  
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  about 1 year ago

- KBunn 4 comments
- I placed the kids into a free summer reading academy camp that was being offered at the school this summer. It was a five week camp and definitely kept them interested in reading this summer.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- 24/7 MOMS 2 comments
- here are 11 FREE summer reading programs http://247moms.blogspot.com/2010/05/11-free-summer-reading-programs-for.html
  
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  about 1 year ago

- AlainaFrederick 12 comments
- I've found that my kids listen to books while in the bathtub - perhaps it's the water that relaxes them and allows them to really listen.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- theladya 3 comments
- My son is like me. If I've watched the movie I have to read the book or the other way around. He just started the Harry Potter books and is also reading Marley and Me.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Heather Smith 2 comments
- Our library has book with cassettes that read along to them. I've done headphones and let them "read" their books alone. It makes them feel big :O)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- AlainaFrederick 2 comments
- Not sure if they still do it but I know when I was younger I was all about reading to earn the free pizza from Pizza Hut BookIt program!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Julia 5 comments
- One great thing is my older 2 girls love reading so it encourages the other 3, plus the older ones read to the little ones.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- theladya 7 comments
- My son has an AR (Accelerated Reading) program at school and he reads a lot more during school time. They get points for reading books and can even win some great prizes.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- theladya 8 comments
- My son is 10 and I have a problem getting him to read bigger books for older kids. He can fly through the smaller books but has a hard time WANTING to read bigger books even though he's able.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- KBunn 10 comments
- If I have someone driving the car, I often read them a book when we are traveling a good distance. This works well when going to Disney World or other long trips too and is a great alternative to the DVD player.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- LS 6 comments
- Libraries are a fun place to take kids to - they love picking out special books!
  
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- tara 6 comments
- so when i was little i hated reading. now im a fanatic and always have a book. my hubby on the other hand hates it and still does. he wont read with my daughter and laughs when i try to get her to sit with me or tries to play with her. how do i get the hubby to be more supportive of getting our baby to read?
  
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  about 1 year ago

- AlainaFrederick 3 comments
- My favorite "kid" book of all time is the TwiddleBugs you know those little bugs that live in the flower box of Bert and Ernie's house. Found a copy on eBay a few years back and it is locked away from the kids... doing lots of good there!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- KBunn 1 comment
- Pizza Hut does still do the Book It program. Here is the link http://www.bookitprogram.com/
  
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- Karen of 3G2S 14 comments
- Does anyone have any favorite book series or authors they can recommend for a 1st grader?
  
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- Janie Reinart 16 comments
- I like to give kids magazine subscriptions. Who doesn't like getting something in the mail!
  
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- Emily 15 comments
- We're giving away a VTech V.Reader in ten minutes to one lucky participant!!!! (If you're here watching, jump in now to enter to win!) Here's a little about the V.Reader: Animated Storyteller: Stories come to life through vivid animation, narration, character voices, graphics, sounds and music. Young children engage with stories by watching, reading and learning. They follow their favorite character’s voice, play reading games and use the story dictionary. Track Progress: Parents can join in on the fun and learning process with the features that include progress reports and reading certificates. Lovable Characters: Children’s favorite licensed characters come to life and help them learn with 11 software options (with more titles to be added in the near future). Touch and Read System: Kids have two play options – listen and follow along to the story as read by animated characters; or touch the screen and play reading games to learn each word or sentence. Reading Skills: Your child learns the necessary building blocks to grow into a fluent reader. V.Reader teaches reading comprehension, vocabulary, phonics and word building, along with a story dictionary that describes word definitions in a manner that’s easy for them to comprehend. V.Reader is available exclusively at Target and nationwide in August at all key retailers and online at www.vtechkids.com.
  
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- Felicia 9 comments
- What are your recommendations for teaching sight words?
  
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- Suzanne 4 comments
- A friend of my 11-year-old daughter turned her on to Shelfari.com, a site where kids can discuss books, make and take recommendations, and "stock" their personal, virtual bookshelf, and join reading groups with other kids with similar preferences. She's having a great time there.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- andTwinsMake5 7 comments
- Our school has a battle of the books competition with other area schools. The reading list is sent home the summer before. It's been a real blessing.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- quatromama 1 comment
- Just popping in...sorry I'm late! The VReader looks fabulous. You think the quads could learn to share 1? Maybe 2? =)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Heather Smith 6 comments
- Our principal made a reading challenge and if the kids met it, he would get BLUE PAINT dumped on him. His name was Mr. Brewer, but for the day.. he was Mr. Bluer. Yep! They made it LOL
  
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  about 1 year ago

- theladya 1 comment
- My sons school used Hooked on Phonics in Kindergarten to help them read and he was reading in no time. I was amazed with this program.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Lucy 3 comments
- Want to say HI. I'm new here but had to see what was being discussed! We set aside reading time for our 9 & 6 yo's, but they are often reluctant. The 1 yo can't get enough books!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- LS 9 comments
- What grade to kids start having to read books in the summer?
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Brandie 17 comments
- Reading out loud - never forget the power of reading aloud to your kids - even the "bigger" ones. The beauty of reading aloud is kids can understanding a lot higher level than they can read, so you can read some really great books to them that way. And you can read to many different ages and they should be able to understand most of it. I love reading aloud at our house - we get to read so many great books this way! Another read aloud trick is get a book you think your kids will LOVE. Start it but right at a great part, all of a sudden run out of time. When they beg you to keep going - tell them they can keep reading if they want to, but if they want you to read they'll have to wait until tomorrow. It doesn't always work, but often, they'll pick it up and keep going =)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- LS 7 comments
- One of the first things we did when my son was born was read to him. We wanted him to appreciate books and reading at an early age!
  
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- Heather Smith 9 comments
- We like reading the same books our older kids are reading so we can "discuss"... have a book club :O)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- KBunn 0 comments
- I had to do my own version of AR reading at home for my oldest. He was not doing well on the reading comprehension. So, I have him read a short book and then quiz him on different aspects of it. If he passes, he gets points or a treat for that book.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Mia 3 comments
- My daughter is all about traveling and learning about the world around her. Right now, since she's so young, we pick books based upon the different places she wants so visit some day and I read them out loud to her. We later go online and learn more about the cultures of those places. It's great to choose books about what interests them! :)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Karen 4 comments
- Here are some tips listed on the website www.wereadbarefoot.com Here are some tips on making the most of reading with your child. 1. Choose a time and a place where you can be quiet and give your child lots of attention. Make the occasion a special one. 2. Turn off any distractions such as the TV, music or the computer. 3. When you are reading aloud, show your child that you are having fun! 4. Involve your child. Let yourself be interrupted with questions; talk about what you think of the story and the pictures. 5. When your child has started learning to read, follow the text and encourage him or her to point to the words as you go along. 6. Establish a routine. Try to devote some time every day to reading. 7. Take your child to your local library and involve him or her in choosing books. 8. Notice what kinds of stories your child enjoys and look out for ones with similar themes. 9. When you are reading aloud, praise your child for listening well and sitting still. When your child is learning to read to you, give praise and encouragement too, but be sure to gently correct your child when he or she makes mistakes. 10. Help build your child's vocabulary and memory skills by supplementing reading sessions with audio books on car journeys and after meals or at bedtime. Audio books are especially helpful in building memory skills and supporting the learning of dyslexic and autistic children. Sharing your child's journey into reading can be one of the most rewarding experiences of parenthood. You owe it to your child, and to yourself, to make it a priority in your daily life.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- AlainaFrederick 3 comments
- I need to read with my kids a lot more then I do. I remember the nightly books my parents read to me. Our boys are always so cranky near bed time it's not a good time.
  
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- tara 0 comments
- i just wanted to say thanks! yall mommas are giving me great ideas for my skylar gets a little bit bigger!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- quatromama 4 comments
- Don't forget to find books that are well written. I've noticed that favorite character books are some of the worst story lines with less learning opportunities. Look for interactive books with a great beginning, middle, and end. AND something that they are interested in too!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Emily 22 comments
- It's time for the drawing!!!!!! Drumroll ... And the winner is of the VTech V.Reader is .... andTwinsMake5!!!!! Congratulations!!!!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Susane 4 comments
- There are some great library programs that run for kids in the summer. I think it is a great way to incorporate an interest in reading during the summer monthes.
  
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- theladya 0 comments
- My sons loved reading the Runny Babbit book because the words are fun to say!
  
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- CoolMomPicks 3 comments
- Just joining in - didn't want to miss this one!
  
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- sarah tracey 1 comment
- thanks for all the great tips.i can't wait to try some with my kids
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Susane 2 comments
- I like using graphic novels with kids as well. For those who are more reluctant readers, it is a great stepping stone. If you can find a graphic novel they love, then you can link it up with a chapter book that has similar themes or a similar topic of interest and bridge them to it.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Homemom3 5 comments
- Just logging in, hope I didn't miss this
  
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- Lucy 10 comments
- One thing we've done is share books that we loved as kids. We're still excited about them and that helps the kids get excited, too. And they like getting a glimpse of what we were like when we were little.
  
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- thienkim 1 comment
- Just got home! I hope I didn't miss too much!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- mommalovesmee 6 comments
- host a book reading party.... Invite friends and cousins of your kids (of same age) and let them choose their favorite book and read... after reading treat them with ice creams, popsicles...etc
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Susane 1 comment
- I also like when you can get dvds and books with the same characters. My little girl loves seeing the characters on the screen and then reading the books.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Jessica R. 3 comments
- My big recommendation is to rely on your librarians and children's book store owners. Those people KNOW their books, they know their audience too and they're great at matching them up!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- JoAnn 2 comments
- I have a friend that for birthdays and baby showers she gives books. A great way to build your childs library.
  
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- Pilar Clark 8 comments
- Hello all! VTech Mom, Pilar Clark, here... a little late :)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- PinchingAbe 7 comments
- Our School's Reading Specialist told us to make sure we pick out books that are non-fiction too - learn about frogs, polliwogs, caterpillars, etc. because kids need to read books that aren't always a make believe story.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- caramama 3 comments
- Thanks for all the great ideas! I've got to sign off now, but this was great.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Heather Smith 6 comments
- I've got to get my hands on a Vreader... anyone know of any other giveaways for them? I've entered 35+ giveaways now... and I'm willing to keep trying :O)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Felicia 3 comments
- Ok.. nap time for the little guy and lunch is not going to well without me staying on top! Everyone have a wonderful afternoon!!
  
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- monique burkes 7 comments
- I give books for birthdays. It makes me feel good but the kids always appear to be disappointed!
  
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- Brandie 3 comments
- Moving ... remember if your child is more physical they may have to move while listening to stories. Often if they aren't sitting still we think they aren't listening, but (especially with younger kids) they can listen better when they get to move. You know your child best, but my oldest (who now can sit still for hours and read LOL!) used to dance while I read to her. But you know what, daddy would come home and she could tell him ALL about the book. I see it in my youngest now too. My middle child likes to draw while she listens. I have found they can listen longer if I'm not stopping every 30 seconds to tell them to sit still and pay attention (and frankly it makes it harder for me to read which I imagine makes it harder for them to listen.) If your not sure, let them be active/draw etc. Read for 15 minutes and then ask them to tell you about what you just read (actually this is a great thing to do anyway because it lets you know if they understand what you are reading) and see how htey respond.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Emily 5 comments
- Thanks everyone for a fantastic conversation!!! Such GREAT ideas were shared! I'm looking forward to rereading the whole conversation to make sure I didn't miss anything!!!! Dr. Libby, Felicia, Karen, Jessica, Renae, and Trisha, THANK YOU so much for hosting today!!!!!!!!!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- CoolMomPicks 6 comments
- My daughter is 6 and addicted to the Magic Fairies series. I'd love to get her into some of the Newberry Honor books or even some classics - any recommendations on ones that she can read on her own at that level?
  
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- Janie Reinart 5 comments
- Don't forget that drawing is the first form of storytelling. Have your child draw pictures. You write their story and they create their own books.
  
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- Karen 0 comments
- Thank you for all the ideas everyone. I need to get going. Have a training meeting in a few minutes! Happy reading!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Susane 1 comment
- I love these ideas and there are so many great ones to use at home and at the library! I love sharing ideas with you ladies!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Brandie 2 comments
- If you are worried about books getting ruined (which will happen to some of them - ripped, drawn on, etc) buy books from library sales adn garage sales. Kids aren't always going to treasure books they way you do. I've seen too many parents buy "nice" books and then are afraid to give them to their child in case they get destroyed. So buy used. You'll be less worried and they can play with books. In our house books become houses for dolls, paths to walk on, rivers, etc, etc. They also get read, but I love that the kids are so into their books they incorporate them into games not as books but as other things. Also, swap books with friends and neighbors. If you have read the same 50 books too many times, trade. You all get some new books to read and no costs - again, which makes it easier for some parents to actually let their kids touch the books LOL! ;-)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- PinchingAbe 2 comments
- I really like the idea of a theme week. My son really loves dinosaurs, so I think we'll do a dino themed week and find some books and videos (Land Before Time?) to do one week. It was so cute - a while back he re-enacted a dinosaur book we've read a few times and informed his Grandma that Tyranossaurus Rex wanted to eat the other dinosaur, but couldn't because of its bony frill! Too funny. (Guess you had to be there...)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Pilar Clark 4 comments
- Alright, gang. Sorry to pop in and out so quickly, but my kiddos are clamoring for some lunch! Think we'll act out a story after lunch or at the very least, build a blanket fort and read by flashlight to mix things up. Enjoyed chatting with you :)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- AlainaFrederick 0 comments
- so many great ideas hard to keep up
  
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- JoAnn 2 comments
- If a book is turned into a movie, always read the book first then see the movie. I don't like it when they change the plot so much from the book.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Dr Debbie Libby 1 comment
- I enjoyed our talk today! Keep reading! It is one of the single most important educational traditions that you and your child can have: ) !
  
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  about 1 year ago

- AlainaFrederick 5 comments
- I always have a hard time keeping the 2, 4 and 6 year old interested in the same book... doesn't work here at our house.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Brandie 2 comments
- I have one final thought to share - remember every single person is different. If your child isn't as enthusiastic about reading as you want them to be - do not freak out. Do not take it as a sign you have failed. Do not beat yourself up. It might not just be there time to get into books. There could be other things going on. In a year, it might be a complete 180 and they can't get enough books. Sadly, it can also go the other way. I would still read to them, still talk to them about books, etc - but not in a constantly shove in your face kind of way. I'd still buy some books and leave laying around, etc, but the truth is, look at the adults you know - not everyone is a reader regardless of the passion of reading their parents had.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- 24/7 MOMS 3 comments
- Ladies thanks for the FUN chat off to work on our BIG Back To School giveaway event tonight at 24/7 MOMS..Chat soon
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Homemom3 4 comments
- When was the last time you took your kids to the library? We recently moved (last week) and discovered our 2 story library today. Boy did the kids have a blast and want to go back. (including the teen)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Dr Debbie Libby 0 comments
- Hi Everyone, I truly enjoyed our conversation. Here are a few reading tips you might find helpful. Dr. Debbie Libby’s Reading Tips 1. Read, Read, and Read some more! Reading is one of the single most important educational traditions you and your child can have. Reading to children often and providing children with regular opportunities to enjoy books is one of the most effective ways to hook kids on books and shape positive attitudes toward reading. Set aside time to read to and with your child daily. Introduce your child to VTech’s V.Reader Animated E-Book system! The V.Reader shares stories about many of your child’s favorite characters. Visit your local library or bookstore and encourage your child to select books that are of high interest to them. Empowering your budding reader to make choices is motivational. You can look for your own personal favorites in the children’s section and share them with your child. . 2. Encourage your child to make powerful predications. Encourage your child to make predictions before and occasionally during their reading experience. Ask your child to look at the pictures and title of the book and share what they think the story may be about. You can also encourage your child to take a picture walk through the book and then share what they think the story is about. A picture walk is simply taking some time to flip through the pages of the book and look at the pictures. Making predictions helps readers approach reading experiences with expectations and as they read they can check to see if those expectations were correct. 3. Ask your child to make connections to the books they are reading. Making meaningful connections means thinking and talking about what you already know about the book’s topic, events or characters experiences based on your own personal experiences and/or knowledge from reading other books. Encourage your child to make connections. This will help them use their background knowledge and experiences as they read and result in better comprehension. 4. Talk about the story after you read! What surprised you about the story? What was your favorite part of the story? What would you do if you were one of the characters in the story? These questions are just a few examples of questions you could ask your child after reading to encourage conversations about the story and reinforce comprehension. Encourage your child to write regularly. Writing plays an important role in your child’s reading development helping them think about letters, sounds, and words. There are many ways to encourage writing. Go outside with some colorful sidewalk chalk and write your name, draw a picture, and make a rainbow of letters and words! Let your child create their own special personal journal where they can draw pictures and write about them or simply write about their da
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Homemom3 1 comment
- A Tip: Always be sure to have books readily available for your child. We have piles in every room.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- AlainaFrederick 0 comments
- Thanks for all the great tips and it was wonderful meeting new faces today! Time to get the little one down for a nap and perhaps we'll have some reading time :)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- AlainaFrederick 1 comment
- OH - one more thing before I leave. Who hear has heard of the book Corduroy? I got the classic with a stuffed bear for my great nephew and NO one at the party had heard the story or read it when they were little.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Renae 0 comments
- So sorry that I missed this! I am on vacation and I thought I would have internet connection. I will certainly read back through!
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Renae 1 comment
- I started reading to my kids very early on. They are 2 and 3 and love books! I always have books available for them. Series are great too.
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Pilar Clark 0 comments
- Post kiddie lunch I've had a chance to scroll back through today's conversations and there are some amazing tips/stories! I'm sharing several with our fans on VTech Toys' Facebook wall. What a wealth of useful information. Glad to have participated :)
  
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  about 1 year ago

- Holland 0 comments
- Great ideas, sorry to miss the chat but thrilled to have some new reading tips. Another one that has worked for us is to borrow the Audiobook from the library in addition to the book. That way we can listen on long rides and then pick up the story anytime in the book.
  
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Dr. Debbie Libby, a leading reading expert, is teaming up with a group of fabulous mom bloggers to share their best tips, ideas and fun ways to get our kids to read more. Join us for a great conversation!! Bring your tips and ideas too!!!

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Aug 03,2010 Tuesday, 12:00pm EST

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