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Tweet Summary for August "And You, Your Point of View Is__?"  is an opportunity for an online, open class-style audience, to ponder of topic tweets which may or may not be factual. Tweets Contributor: Families, general public. Sponsor Associate: A Time To Learn Academy. Who are the brown people (Native Americans)? yellow people (Mexicans, Latinos)? red people (Asians)? Back in the day, the Catholic pope requested the burning of 1000s of books housed at home libraries and library-model organizations. It use to be, if a child wanted to read books their parents would be required to consent before such actions. Some parts of Europe have banned any/all untraditional religious teachings targeting children and seniors. There is a decline of citizenship and tourism in areas owned by the French, British, and Australia. In the Islamic faith, policies and regulations--developed by Islamic leaders--are only upheld for 10 years; thereafter, such public policies are reintrod...

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 worl...

Be on a mission of reading literature: Who is the author? Are there other books by the author? A series of books? What is the author's point of view of information given? Why is she/he providing such information (to get a point across, to share real facts, to allow you to make an opinion)?  Reading a variety of literature allows you to  understand new information to participate in learning in any group setting (in your own community, in a group or community that you would like to be a part of). make sense of the world around you. communicate your thoughts and opinions, creatively. be able to help others, if necessary. discuss things in a more consistent order. Think. Read a book each day!!!

An illustrator is the person who provides their artwork skills to enhance the value of reading a good story. Who doesn't like to see pictures of what an author is trying to express to the reader? Allow your child to verbally explain to you what he/she thinks is happening. Give them a few seconds to view all of the delightful colors and expressions. Read the illustrator's name aloud just like you would the author's. You don't have to go to art galleries to appreciate beautiful artwork.  Watercolor, oil painting, pen and ink, collage, and other forms of artwork can be found in quality children's literature. Take time to tell the story of the artwork, too. Why do you think that color was used? Is it day or night? Inside or outside? What is the season? Many illustrators have distinct artistic styles that even young children can learn to recognize with very little adult assistance. --Oh, that's illustration from Eric Carle, Tomie de Paola, Don Tate, Cheryl Willis...

When your unique household cooks, allow children to combine ingredients, mix, stir, and taste: Never eat raw or uncooked dough or batter. They also use the descriptive words of literature--nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs--to describe the what, how, where, and why, as well as the movements, textures, tastes, and feelings, associated with food and cooking. This combination of cooking and books can be continued at home or during homeschooling. As morning pancakes are cooked, consider referring to Eric Carle's Pancakes, Pancakes  (Simon & Schuster, 1990) or Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1976), or Chicken Soup with Rice by Maurice Sendack (Scholastic, 1976).  Buy or bake different kinds of bread after you read Bread, Bread  by Ann Morris (Mulberry, 1989). Literature and cooking experiences are limited only by your imagination and creativity. Use your child's food preferences as a starting place and expand the experiences from there. Discuss color...

Books can be expensive, especially if they are new and hardback.  Paperback and used books are much less expensive yet just as cherished.  Quality children's books, at very reasonable prices, often can be found at half-price bookstores, yard sales, thrift shops, or public library book sales. Your local library often has book lists based on age or themes that you could review before purchasing retail. Take your time browsing for that perfect book gift and be choosy; again, consider books based on child's age and interests. Choose books with quality illustrations and vivid colors. And remember that when you buy a book for your child, a child-relative, or even the neighbor's child, you are laying a strong foundation for the child's lifelong learning and educational memories. Book Clubs for Children Scholastic Book Clubs, Inc. 2931 East McCary Street P.O. Box 7503 Jefferson City, MO 65102-7503 The Trumpet Club P.O. Box 604 Holmes, PA 19043

Did you know that your local public library offers a wide variety of services to adults and children, and home schooling students (hi, my home schoolers I am so proud of you)? Don't hesitate to ask for a tour of all the wonderful services your local library has to offer you and your unique household. Services Offered Books and fine art activities to children, youth and teens Community meeting room Study room Diverse and multicultural collection of books and other library-related materials Computers and other technologies to use  Job and career training workshops Literacy programs Free music downloads Reading clubs Early learning program (Books can be checked out for longer lengths of time or a larger quantity than typical checkouts.) Support your local library by donating or purchasing books and other library materials or volunteer. I do :)

Today's teens are between the age of 12 - 18 (some adults even go further in age to 20). Well, at least we know the legal age of being an adult ... right?  How do you introduce book reading habits to a teen? Here are a few suggestions offered by Michall Jeffers ( WashingtonFamily.com, 2013) : Try forming a teen book club or a parent-child book club. Allow your teen to help out.Choose reading aloud and solo reading activities. My suggestion is to include both forms of reading styles.  I prefer for students to read aloud, giving everyone an opportunity. Create a quiet zone rule for your book club. And other rules as needed, stick with them or revise them as needed. Include other fine arts habits when reading a book that your teen particularly enjoys. It would be a good idea to ask your child's public school teacher for a book list of all books that will be read throughout the academic year. Read them before your child does.  Is it appropriate reading materials for ...

Source: Article written by CNNMoney.co, Aug. 2012 Visit your local library. Note: Only one person can have access to an e-book copy at one time. You may also have to wait for a new title and bestsellers. Visit www.gutenberg.org, www.openlibrary.org, and www.manybooks.net Use "free books" or "$0.00" for searches such as on www.bn.com, www.hundredzeros.com Borrow e-books at sites like www.booklending.com and www.ebookfling.com Looking for new and independent writers try www.free-ebooks.net (no-cost books) Also, you may download a free digital book sampler of a printed book at www.scholastic.com/discovermore

Read every day, lead a better life: Every child has the right to read, www.scholastic.com/ReadEveryDay Make certain that your child understand what he/she is reading: homework directions, in-class assignments, etc.  In order to complete math assignments, you must first read the directions, and, then, solve the math problem by reading it. Teach your child(ren) to read a math problem; it's just like reading a good mystery story. Five Reasons Kids--and Parent--Embrace E-Books They're instantly engaging. An interactive experience. They motivate reluctant readers. They're easy to take traveling, especially during family-bonding time. They save a trip to the bookstore. They save money. E-books tend to be cheaper than printed books.  Source:  Scholastic Instructor (2013, Summer) Have you read a book to your child this week?

Company theme: Read Literature in the Presence of a Child 8/22-9/22, yearly. Have you read my journal-memoir, The Script in My Box: A Journal of Forgiveness ? It is an appropriate read for any family. Never read stories to children that you don't enjoy yourself. Don't get too comfortable while reading aloud a new book. You may become drowsy. Don't be surprised if your kids interrupt with a lot of questions. WHYYYYY :) Try to answer his/her questions immediately. One question at a time, this means taking turns if there are more than one child listening. Don't confuse quantity with quality. A shorter story time is better than an inappropriate or hurried time. Don't try to compete with TV. Make certain that the TV is off before your unique household's read-aloud time. Change the mood or the setting: outside, indoors, etc. Have a set time for bed time, chores, and other activities. Make story time a consistent time for your household. Keep track of a subjec...