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Today’s post is by Sarah!
Sarah Mueller is a homeschool mom of 4 boys from toddler to teen. She loves helping busy moms use simple systems to help their homes run more smoothly. You can connect with her at Early Bird Mom.
Stories aren’t just for bedtime. Spice up your read-aloud routine with a change in location.
Here are 5 ideas for fun places to read aloud:
- At the breakfast table. A captive audience is more likely to listen, right? Even the most ordinary breakfast is more special if there’s a good story to go along with it.
- Take it outside. Spread a blanket under a tree and enjoy a picture book. When the story is over, your little one can run off to play. Bonus points if you pick a nature-themed book!
- In a pillow fort. Your child will be thrilled if you join him in a super-secret spot made of couch cushions and blankets. When you’re done reading, leave him with a pile of books and he may choose to keep looking at pictures on his own.
- In the bathtub. Find a beach or water-themed story and act it out with some bath toys. Your child will think you’re the best parent ever!
- Under the table. Make a tent by using a large sheet over the table.
If you’re wondering why reading to kids is so important, take a look at my 9 reasons to read to your kids this summer.
Where is your favorite place to read to your kids?
Photos by Sarah Mueller
Emma @ P is for Preschooler says
What fun ideas! We like to read outside on nice days too!
Haley says
Picking a fun place to read really makes it more fun! We like to make reading adventure maps, like this: http://everneveragain.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-reading-fun.html