Showing posts with label Grammy and Grandpa Read. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grammy and Grandpa Read. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Early Childhood Reading is Important

 Early childhood reading is crucial for several reasons:

Parent reading to child


1. Language development: Reading to young children helps develop their language skills. It exposes them to new words, sentence structures, and vocabulary. This exposure enhances their communication skills, expands their vocabulary, and improves their ability to express themselves effectively.

Mother reading bedtime story


2. Cognitive development: Reading stimulates brain development in young children. It enhances their cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention span, and critical thinking. It also fosters their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills.


3. Literacy skills: Early reading experiences lay the foundation for future literacy skills. Children exposed to books and reading at an early age develop a stronger foundation in reading, writing, and comprehension. They are more likely to become proficient readers and succeed academically in the long run.

Father reading to child


4. Emotional and social development: Reading promotes emotional bonding between parents or caregivers and children. It creates a positive and nurturing environment, fostering a sense of security and trust. Reading books with relatable characters and themes also helps children understand and manage their emotions. Furthermore, reading together can be a social activity that encourages conversation, shared experiences, and empathy.


5. Imagination and creativity: Books introduce children to new worlds, characters, and ideas, sparking their imagination and fueling creativity. Reading allows them to explore different perspectives, cultures, and experiences, broadening their horizons and fostering empathy and understanding.

Mother and child reading


6. Academic success: Early literacy skills significantly impact academic success. Children who develop strong reading skills early on are more likely to excel in school across various subjects. They have better comprehension, critical thinking abilities, and academic confidence.


7. Lifelong love for reading: Early exposure to reading can instill a lifelong love for books and reading. When children associate reading with joy, discovery, and quality time, they are more likely to continue reading independently as they grow older, reaping the numerous benefits throughout their lives.


Overall, early childhood reading sets the stage for a child's overall development and future academic success. It nurtures language, cognitive, emotional, and social skills while fostering a lifelong love for reading and learning.

Check out our read-aloud playlists on Grammy & Grandpa Read:

Read Aloud Board Books

Read Aloud Books For Toddlers

Counting Books Read Aloud




Wednesday, July 5, 2023

13 Books to Celebrate America

13 Books to Celebrate America


This Independence Day, explore great books and patriotic stories to honor the people and places that make our nation special.

1-"Oh Say Can You See?" by Sheela Keenan


3-"A True Book- The Founding Mothers of America" by Selene Castrovilla

4-"For Which We Stand" by Jeff Foster

5-"I Survived #15- I Survived The American Revolution" by Lauren Tarshis

6-"My First Biography-Abraham Lincoln" by Marion Dane Bauer

7-"We Have a Constitution" by Ann Bonwill

8-"I Am #5-George Washington" by Ms. Grace Norwich


*10-"The Night Before the Fourth of July" by Natasha Wing

*11-"Red, White and Boom" by Lee Wardlaw

*12-"Fourth of July Mice" by Bethany Roberts

*13-"Corduroy's 4th of July" by Don Freeman



The majority of this list was taken from the Scholastic Newsletter.

*This book is available to watch on our YouTube channel.

Disclaimer: As an Amazon Affiliate, I may receive a commission for links in this post and blog.

Friday, June 30, 2023

We Love Books


 We Love Books


One of the reasons Grandpa and I started our YouTube channel is to share our love for books with our grandchildren. We still have tons of children’s books from when our children were growing up and Grandpa still has some from his childhood. We couldn’t bare to get rid of them so we started reading them on YouTube.

We quickly realized that a read aloud book channel could benefit other children too. Our blog is meant to help parents understand the importance of reading to our children as well as share more about the books read. And to share great deals on books and other family items.

I strongly recommend having books available for your children to read. Access to books at home plays a crucial role in children's literacy development. Here are some general statistics regarding literacy and the presence of books at home:

1. Children with access to books at home tend to have better literacy skills. According to research, children who grow up in homes with many books score higher on reading assessments.
2. In low-income neighborhoods, the ratio of books to children is often significantly lower compared to higher-income areas. This lack of access to books can have a negative impact on literacy rates.
3. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, children who are read to at home and have access to books are more likely to perform well in reading proficiency tests.
4. The 2019 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) found that students who had more books at home scored higher in reading comprehension tests, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
5. Research from the United States Department of Education shows that children who have access to a variety of reading materials at home are more likely to become proficient readers.

These statistics highlight the importance of providing children with access to books at home to foster their literacy skills and overall educational development.

Amazon Prime Days are right around (July 11-12) the corner and I am going to share kids books which are 40% or more off their list price. 

How To Catch Dinosaur
How to Catch a Dinosaur

How to Catch a Unicorn
 

Mysteries of the Universe

 

Welcome Little One

 

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

 

Grumpy Monkey Up All Night

 

Sharks

 

You're Always Enough

 

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

 

Every Second

 Another great deal is Kindle Unlimited for 3 months Free. There are many children's books available on Kindle Unlimited.


*Disclaimer: As an Amazon Affiliate, I may receive a commission from links in this post and on the blog. Thanks. 

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Featured Author-Hazel Pacheco


Featured Author


I am happy to introduce our next featured author:

Hazel Pacheco

Hazel recently released (May 2023) her fourth children's book called "Gloria Smiled." It is the third in a series of the 3 book series, Henry and Friends series.

Somewhere in the bosque, in the open spaces near the Rio Grande, lives a covey of quail . . .

Brace for the unexpected! Fun-loving Gloria is ready to celebrate. Except her friends seem to have forgotten her special day. Undeterred, Gloria decides to throw a last-minute party for her covey. But a warning about a mysterious sorpresa in the clearing threatens to spoil her plans. If Gloria is going to save the day, she will need all the optimism and determination she can muster!

Watch Grammy read Gloria Smiled here

After retiring with twenty-seven years of federal service, Hazel Pacheco finally found time to write. Her first book, "That’s How It Was." The book is a tribute to the love of her life, her husband of many years. Family is important to her. She has a large extended family, two daughters, one son-in-law, and a “grandpuppy.” When she’s not spending time with family and friends, you can find her writing, reading, creating art, or exercising. Since her home is in New Mexico, you won’t find her taking long walks along the beach, but she does have plenty of sandy paths to walk in her native Land of Enchantment.

You can watch the other 2 books in the series here: "Henry Wondered" and "Federico Exaggerated" on our YourTube channel.

We recommend you add them to your family library. "Henry Wondered" and "Federico Exaggerated" All 3 in the Henry and Friends series are currently available on Kindle Unlimited, for FREE!

We want to thank Hazel for allowing us to share her books with you. We know you will enjoy these delightful stories.


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Saturday, April 1, 2023

25 Easter Basket Stuffers

 
***The price has dropped on this item***

                                   #20- Egg shapes learning toy                                  
                                                                #22- Playfoam pal pets

****great price right now!***
                                                         #24 16 pk prefilled eggs fidget toy

                                                                              
Happy Easter from Grammy & Grandpa!
                                    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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