We all hope and expect our children will learn to read, but how many of us realize we can get our kids on the road to reading simply by reading aloud to them every day? Mem Fox in her book, Reading Magic, explains why reading aloud to young children has such an impact on their ability to read - and on their entire lives. Filled with practical advice, activities, and inspiring true read-aloud miracles, this book is a must read for anyone working with children.
"...experts tell us that children need to hear a thousand stories read aloud before they begin to learn to read for themselves. A thousand! That sounds daunting. But when we do the sums, it isn't as bad as we might think. Three stories a day will deliver us a thousand stories in one year alone, let alone in the four or five years prior to school. We can do it!"
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