#READ20in2020

Reading at least 20 minutes a day is a great goal and couldn’t be more important right now.  Here are some tips to help make reading fun:

• Create a routine, read at the same time every day for at least 20 minutes – like brushing your teeth, it’s just part of your day!
• Provide a variety of books – picture books, chapter books, readers, fact books, funny books, poetry, etc. 
• Pay attention to what your child likes to read or even watch.  Do they like a certain author, series, or genre – funny, scary, animals, super heroes.  Now look for more!
• Keep reading to your child, even when they’ve already mastered the fundamentals OR grab something and read when they do.  
• Curl up, get cozy, make it a special part of your day!
• As much as possible, let them choose what to read
• Find books that fit your child’s reading level, if they’re struggling, find an easier book, if they’re zooming through, encourage them to try something a bit more challenging.  It’s called the Goldilocks Rule – too easy, too hard, JUST RIGHT!
• Any questions? email melton@noblenet.org and I’ll help you!
• Place holds on books for the Front Door Pick Up service – don’t be shy, get a bunch!  
• Download the hoopla, Overdrive, or Libby apps  Borrow ebooks, audiobooks easily, quickly, any time of day – it’s awesome! Need help? just ask! And check out the How To videos created by these companies
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