All throughout history, Africans have inspired other racial identities by their imaginative performance of retelling a real event or an imaginary story. Stories that you may have heard retold by an older family member can create a special family-bonding moment. Unfortunately it does little to increase a child's reading ability, or your approval of having a passion of a good book.
The Ritual of Reading Aloud
Reading something together increases a passion of finding information out for self, whether it be for a hobby, school, or just for fun. Children (or Adults) learn to read by being read to. Read books with and without pictures: without pictures increases one's imagination. Studies shows that early and good readers come from homes where reading is valued and experienced regularly. The desire to read starts with being provided a comfortable environment to do so--at a pace set by the reader--and the reader's interest.
Reading aloud to someone expands their world and vocabulary. It creates an appreciation of the value of print, promotes knowledge of the mechanics of reading from the top to the bottom of the page and from left to right, and helps create an understanding of a sequence of events.
Travel the world, in the comfort of your unique household, by reading a magazine, newspaper, or book.
For (faith-based study) read alouds, please visit A Time To Learn Academy's online broadcast channel at: www.sherleneonline.org