Low Cost Things To Do With Kids 14: Read Together

Posted by drozzell on December 2, 2008

A classic activity, and not to be overlooked, is simply reading to your child. Every son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter loves to be read to. There are so many books to choose from, and so many of them are terrific. The choice of book matters less than your attitude. Just hearing your voice, happy and full of expression, means so much to a child. In my opinion, Dr. Seuss, with his creative invented words and fun rhyming patterns and word cadences, is about the best there is for younger kids. I have enjoyed McElligot’s Pool since before I could read, when my parents read this wonderful book to me, and I have read that book to my sons and daughter more than 100 times since, I am sure.

My wife and I have read to our kids since they were very young. Now, and I think it is partly but not completely nostalgic, my wife still reads to her daughters, even though they are now college-aged. They still love it! And reading to your child costs nothing but a little of your time. The reward will be to build a lasting bond with your child and create special memories that your child will keep forever.