tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11024105.post96805328823262074..comments2023-11-03T00:19:31.712+13:00Comments on Saving my Sanity ...: Emotional level vs. Academic levelKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01829070558793881064noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11024105.post-90994033428214777572009-06-15T12:30:28.119+12:002009-06-15T12:30:28.119+12:00I always read at a very high level, and while I wa...I always read at a very high level, and while I was pushed in school to read high (which is part of the purpose of school), my parents always let me read whatever I wanted (within reason) at home, "high" or "low." I understand the sentiment of it being important for your kids to see you reading, but it is so hard for me to read when he is being so noisy all of the time! LOL I usually only read after he is in bed. I hope it gets easier as he gets older.Erin (moviemuse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04531145209433994308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11024105.post-82772336792012302582009-06-15T06:50:42.531+12:002009-06-15T06:50:42.531+12:00I would also let him go to the library when he get...I would also let him go to the library when he gets a little older, and let him choose books for himself. To my surprise, my 4 year old came home with an Arthur book, from his library trip at school, and has had us reading it and rereading it all this week. <br /><br />I also remember being allowed the freedom of picking whatever book I wanted as a child, in the library, books even, and that was such a delight. Most important though, is reading to your children as much as you can. That's the best encouragement of all. that, and they see you reading, too! Another lovely post, Kerry.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11024105.post-38821684336734599542009-06-14T12:37:48.310+12:002009-06-14T12:37:48.310+12:00Yes, it's good to stretch children (not litera...Yes, it's good to stretch children (not literally :) but it's also good to remember that they are children, and they need to have fun and be children.<br /><br />I think there is such a race to grow up that we become serious too soon...it's important to keep our imagination ;)<br /><br />Very, very interesting post Kerry - thank you!oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.com