How to Keep the Kids Reading Over the Holiday Even if All They Want to Do is Stare at a Screen12/16/2015 Most kids still love books. Sometimes, though, they need encouragement to sit down and spend the time to get into the reading mode. During library classes there are precious moments, after everyone has checked out their books and found their 'secret spot' with a cushion, on a couch or at a table, when everyone is finally quiet and engrossed in their chosen book. It's magical...and fragile. With only "visual" input, many - and I think now, most, students are easily distracted, so I make an effort to keep the atmosphere of stillness for as long as possible. This is not always easy to do - even in a school library. At home, especially during busy holiday time, it can be even more difficult to ensure that your children have this uninterrupted time to read, a skill that many are still just developing and must continually practice. Sit them in front of a screen, however and the story is often quite different. Therefore, it makes sense to find screen-based options that give them that essential reading practice. Here are a selected few as well as some trusted links for other recommended lists.
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