With the beginning of summer right around the corner, keeping our kids occupied and enjoying family activities are typically high on everyone’s list. What if you could accomplish both by adding the simple activity of reading aloud together?
Sarah Mackenzie, homeschooling mom of 6 and founder of the Read Aloud Revival podcast shares how her family got hooked on reading aloud and some great books to add to your summer reading list.
In This Episode, You'll Hear...
The benefits of reading aloud and playing audiobooks for your children, especially those who can read on their own.How to keep your kids engaged while reading aloud or listening to an audiobookA starter list of great books to read to your kidsBooks Mentioned:
Paul Galdone Fairy TalesBooks by Robert McCloskeyBooks by Jan BrettBooks by Tomie dePaolaA Bear Called Paddington (and others by Michael Bond)Books by E.B. WhiteBooks by Beverly ClearyMy Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles GannettThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumHalf Magic by Edward EagerCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. KonigsburgThe Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic by Jennifer TraftonThe Wingfeather Saga by Andrew PetersonThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThe Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan RogersBooks by J.R.R. TolkienDownload Sarah Mackenzie’s Excellent Book List -->Quick Links:
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