An Impromtu Neighborhood Read-a-thon on the Lawn!

This was a cute, impromptu neighborhood read-a-thon.  My grandkids took their blankets, pillows and books out for their "read-a-thon."  Shortly after, the neighbors wanted to join in.  They brought their books and it was so fun to see them all sitting out there reading!

They did this shortly after school let out for summer break.  I would suggest this as a great idea for promoting summer reading and a love of reading.  It's not so much about the amount of pages that actually get read, as it is about the fact that reading is a fun activity.  You can have the older ones read to the younger ones.

Or, if they have a book that they are serious about reading, they can snuggle up and read by themselves.

So, rather than having play dates for the kiddos to get together and play, which is great; but try having a read-a-thon date with a few neighborhood kids.  You can let them read for 20-30 minutes, and then give them a treat to eat while YOU read an exciting book to them!  In the heat, you may have to have it indoors. If you try this, please share your experience with us.

HAPPY READING!

And, with it being Independence Day for our country, try reading some history of the beginnings of the birth of our great nation to your children!

Doreese