Reading a story opens your mind and let’s your imagination fly. And when you read to your kids, you instill a lifelong love for reading and in turn, pass on a world of possibilities that will allow them to take on life. Reading to your baby is a wonderful bonding experience that you must take on very early in their lives and in fact, you even when the baby is in your womb. Early literacy is the most important gift you can pass on to the next generation for free – well, almost free. Read 1,000 books before Kindergarten to your baby and ensure a lifetime of literacy and love for reading.
In an article published in the Washington Post in February 2017, Amy Joyce writes: “One of the most important things parents can do, beyond keeping kids healthy and safe, is to read with them. That means starting when they are newborns and not even able to talk, and continuing well beyond the years that they can read by themselves. Study after study shows that early reading with children helps them learn to speak, interact, bond with parents and read early themselves, and reading with kids who already know how to read helps them feel close to caretakers, understand the world around them and be empathetic citizens of the world.”
It is not necessary to read only in 1 language, in fact various studies prove the advantage of introducing multiple languages early in life.
Gulukul
Gulukul is an American company with Indian roots. They strive to promote Indian culture & values with the Indian diaspora. In fact, they strive to do the same with the Urban Indian kids as well, who unfortunately would rather ape for being more western and modern than embrace their own culture.
Some of their books that we got including a wonderful story on Lord Ganesha and the divine mango, saying Namaskar and Geet’s satellite adventures. These are all diverse board books that help expose certain nuances of Indian culture with pictures and text. Simple things like how we wear Bindis, or how we respect elders by doing Namaskar etc. I’m really glad to have got my hands on these books and Baby V is already in love with “Bappa”, “Kartik” and “Muni” (Narad Muni).
Bookroo subscription boxes
When I came across Bookroo, I was immediately excited. A panel of 12 families attending Stanford University review their books. They rate each book on a 7 point scale and on its re-readability. Books that emerge as clear winners are sent out each month. What a great idea!
They sent us our first box this month and we totally love it. Their recycled and recyclable packaging is bright and super cute.
- Board books (3 books) for ages 0-2.5 years
- Picture books (2 hardcover books) for ages ~2.5-6 years
- Junior boxes (currently on beta) for ages 7-10 years
Enjoy Reading with your kids
COMMIT TO PROMOTING EARLY LITERACY
SAY NO TO SCREEN TIME
“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax all you need is a book!”
– Dr. Seuss
Read 1,000 books before Kindergarten
Much love,
Dee
Disclaimer: I received this box from Bookroo for a review. My goal is to promote early childhood literacy and I believe a book subscription like Bookroo can help achieve that.
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Well planned initiative… continue sweetheart 😍
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Yes! I agree with reading to my child I have seen the language development that happens when you read consistently. Currently we do night time reads, but on Sundays I have special story telling sessions for him at home in the morning, wordless books are great for these. I love the idea of this subscription service, takes the researching out of the equation and brings ease to parents.
That’s perfect Ophira!
We started this a couple of months ago and it’s been so much fun! I love the idea of a book subscription box. I Think we might set one up for our LO as a Christmas present!
Great idea!
I am already trying everything to raise a reader. I loved this program.
That’s great!
This article just pinned me in until the end. I just couldn’t stop reading how beautifully you have analyzed 😊 having said that bookroo is an amazing subscription box. They send out age appropriate books which is commendable.
Love the idea of a book subscription box! We are a book living family and would love to explore this option! Thanks for sharing.
very well put. I have seen a fast development in my son in terms of understanding the languages and intents of the books. I started when he was 3 and in a year, I have read many of the books with him. It always makes us enjoy the book and each other’s company as well.
That’s perfect!!
Well I started reading to my boy when he was 8 months and at 4.5 now we have kinda graduated to story telling along with Story Reading. Loved the concept of 1000 stories by the time your kids a toddler.
This is great! I have a 2 month old and try to read 10 books a day. This is so helpful!
Reading with our kids are such a wonderful moment to treasure. I also love to bring them in storytelling in the library. They love it!
Em
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This is such a great resource! When my kids were young, it was hard to pinpoint which books were suitable.
The packaging is really attractive and I’m sure the kids will love the books!
Absolutely! We love it too
Thanks for introducing me to the 1,000 books before kindergarten. We are well on our way as we started reading to my daughter when she was a week old.
Reading to children is so important. It can spark so many rich discussions and play. Children learn about concepts of print and develop their vocabulary. I love children’s literature.
Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts 😊