For emerging readers, the best way to foster literacy in the home is to read aloud to them every day for at least fifteen minutes. Put away the flashcards, turn off the computer games, and forget tutoring. Reading aloud is the best way families can raise readers. The author deftly connects proficient readers with future economic and social success. He cites findings from the Brookings Institute that shows the best investment anyone can make in today’s economy is finishing college (xxvii). But Jim Trelease is not just referring to K-12. We hope you can join us!īeing a proficient reader is the best indicator of success in school and in life. These conversations will take place every first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 P.M., both in person and on Twitter at #ptchat (thanks to Joe Mazza for encouraging us to use this hashtag). In preparation for our monthly conversations, I have listed my top ten takeaways from this resource. At each meeting, we will also be taking home some of Jim’s suggested titles to try out. Our goal is to create more awareness of the importance of reading aloud both at home and at school.
“As I read this treasure of a book, I became more and more fascinated with its contents…I give it my unqualified recommendation.Starting in January, parents and staff at Howe Elementary School will join me in reading The Read Aloud Handbook, 7th edition by Jim Trelease (Penguin, 2013). “Fresh, vital, and inspirational…bravo for Trelease! I urge everyone who cares about literacy-and that should include people without children-to read this book.” - Los Angeles Herald Examiner " The Read-Aloud Handbook promises to give parents, teachers, and all others who care about children, reading, and the pursuit of happiness new inspiration." - The Denver Post The Read-Aloud Handbook offers useful hints as to why the experience is so mutually rewarding and how to make it work.” -Arthur Schlesinger “Reading aloud is a joyous experience for child and for parent. Bravo!" -Rosemary Wells, author of the Max and Ruby series
Cyndi Giorgis has done a magnificent job updating this classic for today's readers. "Now, more than ever in the age of screens, this book is needed. It's about time that parents, teachers, and children spend together in a loving, sharing way." - The Washington Post "This book is about more than reading aloud.
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