Kids are Asking: Can I Read ABCs, Too???
The short answer is, “Yes!”
ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids can offer a meaningful reading experience for older children.
Leave the book where they can find it, and poke through it—and let the learning begin!
And, here are several suggestions for reading this book with kids. (It’s as easy as ABC!)
The short answer is, “Yes!”
ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids can offer a meaningful reading experience for older children.
Leave the book where they can find it, and poke through it—and let the learning begin!
And, here are several suggestions for reading this book with kids. (It’s as easy as ABC!)
A – Acknowledge. The book’s colorful cover design appeals to children. Acknowledge that although ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids is written primarily for adults, it contains information that will also interest kids. Encourage them to flip through the pages to see what grabs their attention.
A – Attention. There are 26 different chapter themes, so attending to all the topics may be overwhelming. Pick one or two letters and go from there. What ideas do kids agree or disagree with? What might they add? What would they like to tell or ask the author? (I welcome comments!)
A – Alliteration. The book contains hundreds of alliterative points. Help kids see the fun that can be had with words and language. What can they learn from this?
B – Back and forth… The book does not have to be read straight thorough from A to Z. Children can jump around from page to page to discover ideas or strategies to try.
B – Build. There are many suggestions and resources within the book. Create a list together of tips, references, or links that are particularly well-suited to your child or your family.
B – Bond. Kids can choose to read whatever parts of the book they like, then benefit by sitting down with parents to have a chat about bits or pieces—and to consider one another’s views.
C – Color. An illustration accompanies each letter. These pictures can be colored in! Children can make the book even more unique with the addition of colorful shading or more detail.
C – Creativity. Children can choose to be creative by adding their own drawings (or points) to any letter they wish. They can find spots and let imagination guide the way.
C – Collaborate. Kids can share with friends what they read, draw, write, think about, or learn.
ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids
By Joanne Foster, Ed.D.
Illustrated by Christine Thammavongsa
www.joannefoster.ca
A – Attention. There are 26 different chapter themes, so attending to all the topics may be overwhelming. Pick one or two letters and go from there. What ideas do kids agree or disagree with? What might they add? What would they like to tell or ask the author? (I welcome comments!)
A – Alliteration. The book contains hundreds of alliterative points. Help kids see the fun that can be had with words and language. What can they learn from this?
B – Back and forth… The book does not have to be read straight thorough from A to Z. Children can jump around from page to page to discover ideas or strategies to try.
B – Build. There are many suggestions and resources within the book. Create a list together of tips, references, or links that are particularly well-suited to your child or your family.
B – Bond. Kids can choose to read whatever parts of the book they like, then benefit by sitting down with parents to have a chat about bits or pieces—and to consider one another’s views.
C – Color. An illustration accompanies each letter. These pictures can be colored in! Children can make the book even more unique with the addition of colorful shading or more detail.
C – Creativity. Children can choose to be creative by adding their own drawings (or points) to any letter they wish. They can find spots and let imagination guide the way.
C – Collaborate. Kids can share with friends what they read, draw, write, think about, or learn.
ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids
By Joanne Foster, Ed.D.
Illustrated by Christine Thammavongsa
www.joannefoster.ca