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Parents often ask for ways they can support their children in honing their reading and writing skills. Here are six effective strategies you can implement at home.

Make Reading a Daily Ritual: Set aside dedicated time each day to read with your child. Whether it’s a bedtime story or a cozy afternoon read, consistent reading sessions help foster a love for books and language.
Encourage Storytelling: Foster your child’s creativity by encouraging them to tell their own stories. Provide prompts, props, or simply ask open-ended questions to spark their imagination and language skills.
Choose Books that are Fun and Engaging: Especially look for books that use storytelling to help teach important lessons in spelling and grammar. Some examples:

- - “Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones” by Gene Barretta
  - “Mia’s Mouses: Mia and her Friends Learn About Plural Nouns” by Joseph L Licari
  - “The Girl’s Like Spaghetti: Why, You Can’t Manage without Apostrophes!” by Lynne Truss and Bonnie Timmons.

Practice Writing Together: Make writing a fun and interactive activity by creating stories, drawing pictures, or even writing letters to friends or family members.
Utilize Educational Resources: Explore educational apps, games, and websites that are designed to enhance reading and writing skills.
Celebrate Progress: Recognize and celebrate your child’s achievements, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement and encouragement go a long way in building confidence and motivation.

By incorporating these strategies into your daily routine, you can play an active role in nurturing your child’s literacy skills and fostering a lifelong love for reading and writing.

Is reading aloud to your children worth it?

In a word, YES.

Reading to your children continues to be one of the most important things you can do for your kids as parents.

Why?

It’s proven to be immensely helpful for their cognitive, emotional, and academic development.

Reading to children enhances their vocabulary, comprehension, and language skills and it fosters a positive attitude towards books and reading.

And it stimulates brain development by engaging children’s imagination, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Studies have shown that the amount of time parents spent reading to their children in their early years predicted their reading achievement and overall academic success later in life!

Overall, reading to children between the ages of 6 to 9 years old not only promotes their academic development but also nurtures their emotional and social well-being, setting a strong foundation for future success.

So go ahead, make some time to read to your kids. Or your grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or even your friends’ kids.

Read to all the children in your life.

They will love it. And maybe you will too!

• One study followed children from kindergarten through grade 9 and found a high correlation of time parents spent reading to their children and their future reading abilities and overall academic success (Cunningham, A. E., & Stanovich, K. E., 1997).

For immediate release:

Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Children’s Picture Book “Mia’s Mouses” by Joseph L. Licari, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1665758368.

Reviewed By Carol Thompson for Readers’ Favorite

“Mia’s Mouses by Joseph L. Licari is a charming and educational story that combines humor, curiosity, and language learning into a delightful narrative for young readers.

The book follows the adventures of Mia, a bright and enthusiastic girl who befriends three adorable mice: Squeaky, Nibbles, and Speedy. These characters add warmth and energy to the story as Mia discovers an important lesson about plural nouns. The story begins with Mia enjoying time with her new friends, whom she affectionately calls “mouses.” Despite her family and friends’ gentle corrections, Mia continues to use the word until a conversation with her teacher sparks a discovery. Guided by Miss Jess, Mia begins an engaging journey to understand the rules of regular and irregular plural nouns. By incorporating engaging examples like “mice” and “deer,” the book memorably introduces linguistic concepts.

The rhyming words enrich the reading, making it enjoyable and educational. Colorful illustrations by Victor Nieto complement the story. The narrative flows seamlessly, merging learning with play as Mia applies her new knowledge with her mouse friends. Joseph L. Licari offers a joyful approach to vocabulary-building, using Mia’s adventures to teach children about the uniqueness of language. Including humor and relatable examples ensures young readers remain engaged, while the storyline fosters accomplishment in learning something new. Mia’s Mouses is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to inspire young learners. Its playful tone and clear educational value leave readers with a deeper appreciation for the quirks of language and the fun of discovery.”

You can learn more about Joseph L. Licari and “Mia’s Mouses” at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/mias-mouses where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly through his website at https://www.miasmouses.com and social media pages.

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