The emphasis of this blog is on mother-daughter book clubs, but that doesn’t mean that dads shouldn’t spend time reading with their daughters too. I just ran across an excellent handbook available for download from the The Partnership for Reading. It’s called Dad’s Playbook: Coaching Kids to Read.
The Partnership for Reading is a collaborative effort by three federal agencies and the U.S. Department of Education. It says that “by taking the time to read to and with their children, fathers can play an important role in helping children learn to read. Dad’s Playbook tells the stories of 20 dads from different walks of life who are giving their kids the best shot at a bright future by helping them learn to read. This publication also teaches dads about the five skills children need to be readers by third grade and helps dads incorporate reading into everyday activities.”
It helps to have two parents committed to reading with their daughters and sons. If you’d like more information or want to download the handbook, visit: http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/.
