As a beginning reader- some books seem endlessly long. My youngest son often checks the number of pages before selecting the book he will read to me. I choose to take this as a sign that he likes to plan ahead - rather than a sign he’s afraid of commitment, but whatever the motivation.... I often ease the blow of a longer book by offering to share the reading responsibilities.
This ‘sharing’ often means reading every other sentence, or paragraph or page.... or character.
This ‘sharing’ often means reading every other sentence, or paragraph or page.... or character.
Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie books are all conversations between the two friends. If the adult takes one friend and the child takes the other – they share the reading.
It’s a great compromise for beginning readers.
It’s a great compromise for beginning readers.
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