Comments on: The Importance of Reading to Children http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/ A great source for children Books Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:13:10 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Chi-Girl* http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/comment-page-1/#comment-1158 Chi-Girl* Sat, 29 Nov 2003 04:43:07 +0000 http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/#comment-1158 I don't think children necessarily have to read at an early age, but they should be read to as soon as they can focus on a picture book. That's pretty early. Reading to them builds language skills: they hear the sounds used in their native language, they learn to distinguish tone of voice, and it's a nice intimate activity with someone who loves them. They learn to appreciate books and reading. When they get to school, reading doesn't seem like a chore; it's fun. But I don't think kids should to be pushed to read on their own until they are ready. A few might be ready at age 4 or 5, but most won't really take to it until age 6 or 7. And by the time they are in high school, it won't matter at what age they started. Reading ability does not depend on when you begin. I don't think children necessarily have to read at an early age, but they should be read to as soon as they can focus on a picture book. That's pretty early. Reading to them builds language skills: they hear the sounds used in their native language, they learn to distinguish tone of voice, and it's a nice intimate activity with someone who loves them. They learn to appreciate books and reading. When they get to school, reading doesn't seem like a chore; it's fun.

But I don't think kids should to be pushed to read on their own until they are ready. A few might be ready at age 4 or 5, but most won't really take to it until age 6 or 7. And by the time they are in high school, it won't matter at what age they started. Reading ability does not depend on when you begin.

]]> By: *Miss Maybe* http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/comment-page-1/#comment-1157 *Miss Maybe* Sat, 29 Nov 2003 03:41:39 +0000 http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/#comment-1157 I do agree that technology is lowering literacy but I strongly disagree that it makes reading less important. The rich people read books and get smarter. I grew up an avid reader and thanks to that, I do not have time to be bored. I do agree that technology is lowering literacy but I strongly disagree that it makes reading less important.
The rich people read books and get smarter.
I grew up an avid reader and thanks to that, I do not have time to be bored.

]]> By: Rob http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/comment-page-1/#comment-1162 Rob Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:47:51 +0000 http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/#comment-1162 I hope this helps you out Little Old Man Who Could Not Read I.S. Black Reinforced Hardcover / Albert Whitman & Co / June 1968 / 0807546216 List Price $12.95 / Similar to Little Old Man Who Could Not Read Compare Prices Add to Wish List Book Details I hope this helps you out

Little Old Man Who Could Not Read
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]]> By: WilliamsShamir http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/comment-page-1/#comment-1150 WilliamsShamir Fri, 28 Nov 2003 00:07:47 +0000 http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/#comment-1150 i use photoshop i use photoshop

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]]> By: katrinaburgoyne http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/comment-page-1/#comment-1152 katrinaburgoyne Thu, 27 Nov 2003 05:40:03 +0000 http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/#comment-1152 Awesome work Williamsshamir Great video. :) Much love Kat Awesome work Williamsshamir
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Much love Kat

]]> By: aquirius http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/comment-page-1/#comment-1156 aquirius Wed, 26 Nov 2003 23:24:21 +0000 http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/#comment-1156 I cannot agree more with you....my Father forced us to read when I was small, we were also a family of readers. I love reading and later because I read so much, I could read extremely fast. It helped me so much in my life. Because I could read so fast I could study much faster than other students at Varsity...I have also introduced my little daughter to the "art" of reading. It is quite sad because it seems to me children do not read as much today, too much TV, PS 2 and 3, computers. Also the Public Libraries are getting such small subsidies, the quality of the books are so old and tatty. I have collected about 3 000 books, a mini library of my own. I love second hand bookshops, jumble sales with books etc. I cannot wait to introduce my 9 year old to all my treasures when she gets older. I cannot agree more with you….my Father forced us to read when I was small, we were also a family of readers. I love reading and later because I read so much, I could read extremely fast. It helped me so much in my life. Because I could read so fast I could study much faster than other students at Varsity…I have also introduced my little daughter to the "art" of reading. It is quite sad because it seems to me children do not read as much today, too much TV, PS 2 and 3, computers. Also the Public Libraries are getting such small subsidies, the quality of the books are so old and tatty. I have collected about 3 000 books, a mini library of my own. I love second hand bookshops, jumble sales with books etc. I cannot wait to introduce my 9 year old to all my treasures when she gets older.

]]> By: JJ http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/comment-page-1/#comment-1161 JJ Wed, 26 Nov 2003 19:04:45 +0000 http://www.childrenzbooks.com/2003/11/the-importance-of-reading-to-children/#comment-1161 Cured bacon is a preserved meat. It can be transported and consumed without refrigeration like corned beef and jerky. The fat or grease from frying bacon can also be used to make biscuits. So bacon actually had a high value in a war since an army tends to travel as far as that army has food. You have heard the expression “an army travels on it’s stomach.” Well, bacon gave an army a lot of marching time. The other advantage of bacon was calories and protein. You do not need to eat a lot of bacon to get enough calories to get you through the day because of the high fat content. Bacon usually has enough protein to get a person through the day. It also does not hurt that United States was a large pork producer. The US is still a very large pork producer to this day. Cured bacon is a preserved meat. It can be transported and consumed without refrigeration like corned beef and jerky. The fat or grease from frying bacon can also be used to make biscuits. So bacon actually had a high value in a war since an army tends to travel as far as that army has food. You have heard the expression “an army travels on it’s stomach.” Well, bacon gave an army a lot of marching time.

The other advantage of bacon was calories and protein. You do not need to eat a lot of bacon to get enough calories to get you through the day because of the high fat content. Bacon usually has enough protein to get a person through the day.

It also does not hurt that United States was a large pork producer. The US is still a very large pork producer to this day.

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