DeepSummary
In this episode, hosts Jamie Sherrod and Joanna Martin discuss the topic of raising readers in 2024. They share their personal experiences with reading as children and adults, and offer insights into fostering a love for reading in their own children. Jamie talks about her struggles with reading comprehension as a child, while Joanna discusses how a third-grade teacher helped ignite her passion for reading.
The hosts explore the definition of being a reader in the digital age, acknowledging the value of audiobooks, graphic novels, and e-readers alongside traditional printed books. They emphasize the importance of creating a reading-friendly environment at home, modeling reading habits as parents, and embracing all forms of reading without judgment.
Looking ahead, Jamie and Joanna share their hopes for their children's future relationship with reading, including developing confidence in their reading identities, finding joy and escape in books, and forming meaningful connections through literature and book clubs.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Foster a reading-friendly environment at home by surrounding children with books and modeling reading habits as parents.
- Embrace all forms of reading, including audiobooks, graphic novels, and e-readers, without judgment or preconceived notions.
- Encourage children to develop a confident reader identity and find joy and escape in reading without feeling constrained by societal expectations.
- Recognize that reading comprehension and a love for reading can develop at different ages and stages, and be patient with children's progress.
- Cultivate a lifelong love for reading by exposing children to diverse genres, authors, and reading experiences, such as book clubs or library visits.
- Reading aloud to children, even as they become independent readers, can help foster a deeper appreciation for literature and storytelling.
- Be open-minded about the definition of "being a reader" in the digital age, acknowledging that consuming literature through various mediums can be equally valuable.
- Prioritize creating positive associations with reading and avoid putting excessive pressure on children, which may lead to resentment or disinterest.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “So I 1000% agree. I want my kids to be able to, you know, whether they live where we live, when they're grown or they live in, like, a totally different city, I want them to, you know, first thing is, like, go get their library card and, like, figure out, like, oh, hey, this is where I would go to, like, get books. And, you know, that being, like, a stable ground for them, I think, too personally, I have found such enjoyment and really deep, wonderful friendships in book clubs that I really want them to find that, hey, making friends as an adult is really hard, but you can find common ground and good conversation in reading.“ by Joanna Martin
- “Like, you can't expect something out of your kid if you're not doing it, too.“ by Joanna Martin
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The Mom Hour
Mom Hour Media
6/25/24
From e-readers to audiobooks, graphic novels to good ol' paperbacks, the methods may have changed, but the essence of reading remains timeless. Today Jayme and Joanna dive into the wonderful world of raising readers in 2024. We share personal anecdotes and insights into our own reading habits, those of our children, and offer valuable perspectives and actionable tips for raising readers. Join us!
Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this summer. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they've prepared for you, and we’ll talk to you in August!
HELPFUL LINKS
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- Follow Joanna Martin on Instagram
- The National Assessment of Educational Progress Survey that was referenced in the episode
- Joanna shared the phrase DEAR Time (Drop Everything And Read Time)
- Read Aloud Revival blog with booklists for kids of all ages
- @EverydayReading on instagram is a great resource for book recommedations for you and your children
- Simliar Episodes from the archives:
- Cultivating A Reading Life: Voices 73 With Amy Clark
- Reading & Literacy Tips by Age & Stage
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