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Index
Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
Introduction
“How can I get my child to turn off the TV (computer, Gameboy, cell phone, etc.) and pick up a book?”
What’s the Answer—And What Qualifies Me to Suggest It?
What You Will Find in These Pages
A Vision for the Future
Some Whys and Hows of Reading
A Short History of Reading
Some Reasons for the Decline in Reading
The Power of Association
The Strategies
Babies and Toddlers: Sowing the Seeds for a Love of Reading
Creating the Connections
In the Home
What to Read
Reading Techniques
Emma’s Family Favorites for Babies and Toddlers
Preschoolers: Cultivating the Joy of Reading
Building the Connections
In the Home
Beyond the Home
Actions and Activities
Supporting Your Child
Encouraging Exploration
Skill Building
Beyond the Home
What to Read
Reading Techniques
Developing Listening/Critical Thinking Skills
Read-Aloud Skills
Maximizing Interest
Emma’s Family Favorites for Preschoolers
Elementary School: Nurturing the Budding Reader
Strengthening the Connections
In the Home
Beyond the Home
Actions and Activities
Supporting Your Child
Encouraging Exploration
Skill Building
Beyond the Home
What to Read
Reading Techniques
Developing Listening/Critical Thinking Skills
Read-Aloud Skills
Maximizing Interest
Emma’s Family Favorites for Elementary School
Middle School and Beyond: Deepening the Roots
Cementing the Connections
In the Home
Beyond the Home
Actions and Activities
Supporting Your Child
Encouraging Exploration
Skill Building
Beyond the Home
What to Read
Reading Techniques
Developing Listening/Critical Thinking Skills
Read-Aloud Skills
Maximizing Interest
Emma’s Family Favorites for Middle School and Beyond
Special Situations and Frequently Asked Questions
When Should a Child Learn to Read?
Fluency and Comprehension
How do I Know if My Child Has a Reading Problem?
Reading to Older Kids
Is It Too Late to Help High Schoolers?
The Job of Schools and Teachers
In-class Reading Time
No Time to Read
Questionable Reading Material
TV and the Internet
Finding Good Books for Kids
Life After Harry Potter
Will This Really Make a Difference?
Recommended Resources
How to Find Great, Age-Appropriate Books
Book Awards
Books
Magazines, Journals, and Other Publications
Organizations and Programs
Websites, Blogs, and Other Web Resources
Appendix
Table 1: Creating the Connections—Strategies for Each Age Group
Table 2: Actions and Activities—Strategies for Each Age Group
Table 3: What to Read—Recommendations for Each Age Group
Table 4: Reading Techniques—Strategies for Each Age Group
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Other Books by Emma Walton Hamilton
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