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Reading Rockets' children's literature expert, Maria Salvadore, brings you into her world as she explores the best ways to use kids' books both inside — and outside — of the classroom.
On the road again…
Last summer, we drove to southwest Florida to visit my sister and her family. I give the credit for us getting there to Jim Dale and Harry Potter.
A fine voice reading an exciting story (even though we'd all individually read the books) allowed us to avoid conflict over which kind of music to listen to and to share a different kind of experience.
This year we're planning another road trip, even though the price of gas is keeping us closer to home.
I'm better prepared these days. I try to remind myself of easy games to play in the car (which are also a good way to keep the driver alert). I found a neat website that reminded me of familiar games, organized by age.
And now — even without a family vacation on the horizon — I keep a few audio books in the car. (I borrow them from my library. Many libraries even have downloadable books for MP3s or iPods these days.) They're a great way to enhance reading skills whether your child is a typical or a special learner.
It's always good to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep everyone engaged and maybe even stimulate a bit of learning, maybe overall awareness of language — all the while sharing some fun.
And just think, you just may not hear that usually whiny question (that is really more of a complaint) — "Are we there yet?"
Maria is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maryland, reviewer for School Library Journal and Capitol Choices, and former member of the American Library Association's Notable Children's Book Committee.
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