Dr. Seuss and I share something in common. We've both been around long enough to inspire a lot of children over the years.
I was always taught "reading is fundamental" and is tied to EVERYTHING you do in life. If you can't read, you can't effectively communicate. Not knowing how to read may result in having people cheat you out of your money. Poor reading skills may leave you jobless.
When my daughter, now 22, was learning how to talk, Dr. Seuss and I became her reader advocates. Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut--- all became favorites. Even though I had a full-time job, I always tried to find the time to go to my daughter's school and read to the class.
The same holds true today with my five-year-old grandson. I'm a rockin' reader grandma at his school. I want him to know how much I value reading and how much I support him in getting the best education he can---PLUS I absolutely adore his class. They all give me big hugs every time I visit.
Yes, Dr. Seuss and I are still hanging tough.
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I still remember how much I loved being read to when I was little and how eager I was to learn how to read by myself. Here I am several decades later and people have told me that they never see me without a book in my hand. I think there are very few things more important than instilling a love of reading in a child (you know, besides love and security, food, shelter and all that).
Great article. I can remember too. I hope my get to share with my new granddaughter. Thanks you for the post.
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