In this episode, we explore the transformative power of reading aloud, diving into neuroscience, anthropology, and the benefits it offers for home learning. If you do nothing else in your homeschool, read aloud – it’s enough!
Today’s Training answers 3 Questions:
- How Does Language Develop?
- What is Reading?
- Benefits of Reading Aloud.
Tools for Implementing Reading Aloud:
- Set a regular reading time.
- Let children choose the books they want to read.
- Take turns reading and do all the voices.
- Explore various types of literature, including picture books and anthologies.
- Short is Sweet.
- Use your finger to guide young readers.
- Allow children to fidget or move while listening.
- Consider using audiobooks during car rides or chores.
- Engage in discussions about the story.
- Give yourself permission to drop books that aren’t engaging.
*Bonus* Silence and remove distractions: your phone.
Mindset Moment
Progress is the goal, not perfection….persist.
Reading aloud is a powerful tool for enhancing language skills, cognitive development, and building connections. It’s a journey that takes us to worlds where language dances and imaginations soar. Reading aloud is multidisciplinary – it spans all subjects and is couched in the container of relationship with you and your children. If you do nothing else – read aloud!
meet Jacob + Wilhelm
You may know them best as the Brothers Grimm. Jacob and Wilhelm were trained as lawyers but became librarians. Outside their contribution of fairy tales, they are best known for their work as grammaticians. These brothers were the first to collect oral folk stories and write them down with the native vernacular of the orator. The objective was to assemble source material for their linguistic studies – later they published their collection of folk fairy tales, which the world still enjoys today.
Resources and Support
Resources Mentioned:
Join Waitlist for 90-Minute School Day Guide Training™
90-Minute School Day Reading Discussion Guide – use this free download to foster conversations around reading!
The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
Amber O’Neal Johnston, Heritage Mom Blog
Ep. 3 – Decoding the Language of Homeschooling
Additional Resources for Reading Aloud:
Megan Cox Gurdon’s book The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction
Read Aloud Revival podcast and book lists
90-Minute School Day Support:
- Join Waitlist for 90-Minute School Day Guide Training™ – the next cohort is Spring 2024.
- Kelly offers one-on-one coaching and a self-paced course on the 90-Minute School Day method.
- Listen to or invite Kelly to speak about the 90-Minute School Day™ here.
At the end of the day, stop what isn’t working, trust your instincts and explore alternatives to try!
I’d love to connect personally, find me on Instagram.
You’re doing a great job, let’s make it easier!
Kelly
Be Featured on the Podcast!
The 90-Minute School Day™ podcast aims to support all homeschooling families with a focus on neurodiverse families, with learning differences and unique learning styles. Be featured on the podcast by sharing your story, struggle or asking your question here.
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Here are a few prompts to get you started!
- Tell me a time reading aloud took your family down a rabbit hole of new discovery!
- Or leave a memo with one (or several) of your family’s favorite read alouds!
