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Reading Magic

Reading Magic Book Index

May 21, 2019January 3, 2013 by valplowman

  Make Reading Enjoyable Reading Aloud: Start From Birth Reading to Children: What and When Reading Problems: Prevention is Key

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Reading Aloud: Start From Birth

November 14, 2022December 6, 2012 by valplowman
Parent reading to the baby

Why you want to really read aloud from birth. Do not wait until your kiddo is older. Start right away. In Reading Magic, Mem Fox recommends parents start reading to their …

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Reading to Children: What to Read and When?

April 15, 2022April 19, 2012 by valplowman
mom reading to her daughter in bed

Get some basic, actionable tips for how many books to read to your child each day and when the best time of day to read to kids is.  “If we …

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How to Make Reading Aloud Enjoyable for Parents

January 3, 2022January 5, 2012 by valplowman
how to make reading enjoyable

Reading aloud to our kids is very beneficial, but it isn’t really always fun for parents. Here are tips on how to make it more enjoyable to do. If you …

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Reading Magic by Mem Fox Book Recommendation

September 17, 2021September 15, 2011 by valplowman
Reading Magic by Mem Fox

The reasons to read Reading Magic by Mem Fox. It is a fast, simple read and wil help you be prepared to change your kids’ lives. Reading Magic by Mem …

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Why Read Aloud to Children?

August 8, 2022May 26, 2011 by valplowman
Parent reading to child

Learn the benefits of reading aloud not only to your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but big kids, also. “…every child begins school wanting to learn to read” (The Read-Aloud Handbook, …

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