20 minutes of reading

Research shows that when children read or are read to at least 20 minutes per day, their oral and written vocabulary increases along with their knowledge of different topics. As busy parents, I know that it is hard to find times to fit these 20 minutes into our day. The list below shares ideas on how you can find time for those 20 minutes of important reading time! How Do I Get My 20 Minutes? • Read during snack time • Keep a few books in the car • Make a set time to read aloud to your child􀂊 even if its for 5 minutes! • Add reading into transitions􀂊reading while you clean up lunch or finish getting ready to leave • Read everything! Signs, food boxes, magazines, etc. • Keep books by their bed • Have a set time for your child to read quietly to themselves • Play reading games􀂊hangman, Brain Quest, etc. • Read while you wait at a restaurant or doctor’s office. • Listen to stories online. Try Storyline Online! • Read activity books, such as cookbooks for kids or Klutz books. ©Lindy Cranfill