Did you know???

Did you know... studies have shown that children who read books for just 20 minutes a day perform better in school?

January 27 is Family Literacy Day. To help mark the occasion, School Council offers these tips for Choosing Books for Young Children:

• Try out many different kinds of books to see what appeals to your children - fiction, fact, rhyming, narrative, fantasy, mystery, chapter books, short books, "lift-the-flap" books, and more!
• Choose books that are related to your child's interests - sports, animals, adventure, princesses, pirates, outer space, dance, music and more.
• Have children choose their own books as soon as they start showing a preference for one over another.  Show an interest in the topics they enjoy.
• BUT, also look for books that you will like reading aloud. Your own enjoyment will become contagious. Reading is fun!
• Again, again, again! Young children may want to read the same book many times, even if you think they have outgrown it. Gently suggest new choices, but don't refuse them their favourite book at story time.
• If your child does not like a book you are reading together, put it away and choose another. Reading should always be a fun time to share.

Our "Blizzard of Books" Fair (January 27 - 28) is an excellent place to pick up popular, affordable, age-appropriate books that have been approved by reading specialists. We're in the school library on Thursday night (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) or Friday morning (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.). Come see for yourself!