BUILDING HIS OWN LIBRARY | This summer, Titus took advantage of Free Book Friday; a partnership between the Guilford Basics and Triad Goodwill. Each visit we would look for a different book on a different topic. Having this type of resource available made reading engaging and meaningful for Titus since he was able to pick out his own books.
We commit to read everyday, whether it’s before school or at bedtime, we make sure to allocate time for Titus to engage with books or create stories from scratch.
Another thing we’ve done using the The Basic: Read and Discuss Stories is choosing a different word to focus on and use it daily to help build Titus’ vocabulary. We’ve found that audio books are a great resource as well; especially for long car rides! They tap into his imagination and allows us to really discuss stories and what we think will happen next.
We also took a trip to a local library, the Glenn McNairy Branch! Not only is it full of great books; they also offer many hands on experiential opportunities for children to engage with stories and books and there are many reading nooks!