An A-Z Guide to Countries of the World . My Riding Book and My Baseball Book inspire interactive writing. The part of the learning loop I most enjoy, however, is our reading times together. I've learned to choose books that will provoke thought and discussion. As parents read, it pays to pause and ask open-ended questions.
Questions can get more complex as children grow up.
Eight year olds what Wilbur most values in Charlotte and what she loves about him. The thought can be extended by asking them what they most value in their friends and what they're valued for. This way parents get to learn about their children and teach them to apply books to their won lives. I have to admit that part of this process evolved from self interest. My children's input is a crucial part of my reviewing process.