Building a Love for Reading in Our Children | Episode 307
“The chores aren’t done…Should I really sit down to read?” In this excerpt from one of our in-person workshops, JJ Seid explains why a home filled with books matters more than wealth or degrees for your kids’ future. He discusses research and encouragement for busy parents, showing that reading is a powerful act of resistance in a screen-heavy world. Reading aloud, surrounding your kids with books, and modeling a love of reading are all keys to fostering that love in our children. Whether you’re homeschooling or just want your kids to love learning, you’ll find practical strategies to transform your home!
In this episode, you will hear about:
- Reading as an act of resistance in a consumeristic, screen-saturated culture
- Why shelves of books matter more than income, degrees, or zip code
- The simple, life-shaping power of reading aloud to your children at every age
- How being a reader yourself quietly disciples your children’s loves
- Why books stretch time, renew tired minds, and nourish the soul in ways screens never can
- What it looks like to spread a banquet of books in your home and teach your children not just how to read, but to want to read
Listen in!
Books mentioned in this episode:
Here are the book titles discussed in this episode of Homeschool Made Simple:
- Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
- Wind in the Willows (mentioned as a childhood copy with peanut butter and jelly stains)
- On Writing by Stephen King (quoted regarding books as “portable magic”)
- Cradles of Eminence by Viktor and Mildred Görtzel (referenced as a study source)
- Winter Dance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod by Gary Paulsen
- Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (Gary Paulsen is identified as the author)
- My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
- Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey (noted as distinctly different from the movie adaptation)
- The Witches by Roald Dahl
- Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis
- Learning to Read: The Great Debate by Jean Shaw
- The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease
Get more reading inspiration:
- The Best Books for Children | Episode 209
- Homeschooling with Books Really Works with Veteran Jennifer Stowe | Episode 268
- Must-Read Books for Boys and Equipping Books For Their Parents | Episode 282
- Building Community and Contentment: Wendell Berry’s Books | Episode 285
- Why Author Elizabeth Goudge Belongs on Your Family Bookshelf | Episode 286
Resources:
+ Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!
+ Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
+ Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
+ Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!
+ Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
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