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Creating the Family Library. Thrifty Tools Use an old bookshelf or bookcase. Create shelves from baskets, boxes or crates. Secure shelves for young children. Find books from garage sales, Half price books, book exchanges, library sales. Keep library books separate from your own books.
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Creating the Family Library Thrifty Tools • Use an old bookshelf or bookcase. • Create shelves from baskets, boxes or crates. • Secure shelves for young children. • Find books from garage sales, Half price books, book exchanges, library sales. • Keep library books separate from your own books.
Variety is the spice of life Title/ Author/ Subject • Allow your children to decide how they will organize their books. • Help them to choose a variety of books; picture books, chapter books, comic books , magazines, etc. • Encourage your children to use the reading material around the house for their library.
Be Creative with persuasion • Set some guidelines to encourage reading. After one hour of TV have an hour of reading. • Give the afternoon snack in or near the library. • Homework done in or near the library. • Use the library area to display artwork and school projects. • Keep the library cozy with fluffy pillows and favorite soft toys.
Websites to help with reading • www.kidica.com • www.raisegreatkid.com • www.rif.com • www.suelebeau.com/priminteractive.htm • www.readastory.org • www.PBS.org/parents • www.tooter4kids.com