Raising Passionate Readers: 5 Easy Steps to Success in School and Life

About this book

A practical parent-friendly handbook filled with easy-to-do effective science-based tips and strategies that can be used in the course of normal everyday routines to boost language skills and instill an enduring love of reading in infants toddlers and new readers. Based on cutting-edge scientific research combined with insights author Nancy Newman gained as a teacher and a parent Raising Passionate Readers sheds light on important underlying ideas and explains how to have fun with children in ways that enhance their ability to listen talk read and write. Newmans upbeat approach wise advice and pragmatic suggestions can be adapted to a wide range of personalities schedules and settings. LEARN Why raising enthusiastic readers is easier than most people realize Which popular myths about time technology and teachers to ignore How infant/toddler communication skills affect IQ and emotional growth When early matters (and doesnt matter) in the reading process Which secrets turn new struggling and reluctant readers into avid readers How to help all children get the most out of technology Raising Passionate Readers will inform inspire and empower parents grandparents educators librarians learning specialists pediatricians and anyone else interested in helping children become lifelong readers.