the primary reading specialist

A Book On Every Bed

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Start a lifelong holiday tradition! Here's what to do:

·       Select a book: it can be new, donated, or handed down from previous generations

·       Wrap it: a gift carefully wrapped holds the mystery of what story or adventure is waiting to be discovered

·       Place the book near your child's bed: It will be the first thing he or she sees on the morning of your holiday

       Here are some benefits of creating this tradition:

·       Children will look forward to this each year and they will grow their own library!

·       It can help foster a life-long love of reading.

·       You can help create strong positive memories for your child by reading the book with him or her.

·       By reading with your child, you help build language and literacy skills.

Adapted from The Cambridge Public Schools and The Family Reading Partnership www.familyreading.org