“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
― Dr. Seuss,
Do you know what’s weird? It’s only been a month of summer and I already miss homeschooling.
Yes, I know – crazy. I don’t miss the [sometimes very rushed] routines in the morning, but I do miss the projects and studies we do together as a family …. even though it’s summer, I’m encouraging the girls to still do a little bit of ‘school work’ … so we’re trying out this new reading incentive program. Reading is very important to me – I *LOVE* reading (although it has been hard to read over the past few years with babies and such – but I’m finally getting a chance to do my own reading now) and I LOVE to see the girls pick up a book, as well. I also try very hard to make sure we read together every night before bed. Throughout the school year, we follow the Sonlight reading lists – but I also love to throw a few extra favorites of my own in there for the girls, as well.
Of course, having a reading buddy helps.
[Haven’t the bunnies grown? They are so sweet and the girls had fallen madly in love with them … I’d say it’s safe to say we’re letting the girls keep them (even though Abby has the final say – he hasn’t said no yet!) …]
Depending on the age of the girl, for every five chapters (or for every picture book), they can mark off a square on their reading map – when they reach a landmark star, they have earned a prize. Prizes include ice cream date with person of their choice (grandma, grandpa, mommy, daddy, etc.), a new book, movie night, picnic at the local park, and $5 towards their savings. {Lacey is saving for a pony ….}
You can download the map and prize list here from Wise Owl Books. Once we finish this map, I may start a new one for the girls, just with different prizes for the second round.
And just for fun … a little photo of Leia … I also love babies in bonnets!
by Gigi
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