When is National Family Literacy Day?
Wednesday November 1stOn November 1st, families gathered around to celebrate National Family Literacy Day. Families who read together succeed together.
Parents are more encouraged than ever before for families to read aloud to their children from a young age. Besides the fact that reading promotes quiet, quality family time, it also improves early vocabulary skills.. Try these reasons: If that wasn't enough to get a family reading together, try these reasons:
- Their attention span and yours are expanding. Even to your youngest child, read chapter books. They may drift off to sleep, but they are listening, and their attention span will lengthen
- It's free. Books can be checked out from the library
