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<\/a><\/p>\nSummer is a wonderful time for storytelling and reading together. Long car rides to the beach, lazy Saturday mornings in bed, and twilight evenings on the back deck are ideal moments to listen to books on tape, share memories and stories, or read with your children. But what types of books should you read? There are so many delightful choices available \u2013 both the familiar titles parents will remember from their own youth and many brand new and equally engaging options which seem to come on the market daily. Consider this quote from Dr. Maria Montessori: \u201cTravel stories teach geography; insect stories lead the child into natural science; and so on. The teacher, in short, can use reading to introduce her pupils to the most varied subjects; and the moment they have been thus started, they can go on to any limit guided by the single passion for reading.\u201d So, it doesn\u2019t really matter what you choose!<\/p>\n
As their children\u2019s first and most influential teachers, parents are instrumental in opening up new worlds for their children, particularly through the sharing of books. As you read together, invite your child to ask questions and share thoughts and ideas related to the book. Ask open-ended questions or help your child discover connections between what is in the story and your child\u2019s own experiences. Encourage active engagement with others by having your child relate the plot or information from favorite stories with friends, neighbors, and relatives.<\/p>\n
With summer in full swing, we thought we\u2019d share a few titles specifically related to geography<\/em> (including maps and different places or experiences from around the world) and insects<\/em>, as featured in Dr. Montessori\u2019s quote. Geography and insect themes can promote many summer adventures. These certainly are two areas that lend themselves especially well to the summer months and often become a springboard for other points of interest. Adults may provide the first selection of books to enjoy together, and then based on the children\u2019s responses, parents may offer more similar suggestions or veer off on a different path.<\/p>\n When diving into the ocean of books offered at your local library or favorite bookshop, follow your child\u2019s lead as he or she shows a special curiosity about a character, topic, or genre. See where your summer reading adventures can take you this summer. It could be miles away to discover faraway lands and cultures, or right to your very own backyard where you can delve into the world of the creatures that crawl and fly about. Wherever you go, we wish you happy reading, happy exploring, and a very happy and safe summer!<\/p>\n A Small Sampling of Books Related to Geography and Culture<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n A Country Far Away <\/em>by Nigel Gray A Small Sampling of Books Related to Insects<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n A Butterfly is Patient<\/em> by Dianna Aston *Note: Several authors have used the same titles for different books, so pay special attention to the complete titles and\/or author names above to ensure you find the right book!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Alex Chiu Summer is a wonderful time for storytelling and reading together. Long car rides to the beach, lazy Saturday mornings in bed, and twilight evenings on the back deck are ideal moments to listen to books on tape, share memories and stories, or read with your children. 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