Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.)

2:06 pm Uncategorized

D.E.A.R. is a well-known phrase in many classrooms today.  It is a time when students and teachers stop what they are doing and read just for fun.  The students get to choose what they want to read.  What a great idea!

Parents can do the same thing at home.  In fact I recently read an article where a family does just that.  Everyone in the house spends 20 minutes  a day reading. No radio, no T.V., just quiet reading time.

Let me know what you think.

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2 Responses
  1. Elizabeth :

    Date: May 12, 2009 @ 4:49 pm

    Fabulous Idea! You can create a parent-kid book club at home by reading the same book your child is!

  2. Mrs. Thorp :

    Date: May 12, 2009 @ 5:02 pm

    Thanks Elizabeth, I think that is a great idea. One of the best ways to teach is to model the behavior.

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