• Read Aloud Videos - Mr. Tim from The Magic Crayons reading his favourite books for your child or class
• Chapter Book - A story book intended for intermediate readers, generally age 7-10
• Early Reader - The first books that children will be able to read independently
• Graphic Novels - A novel in comic-strip format. Synonyms: comic, comic book, cartoon; manga
• Picture Books - A book containing many illustrations, especially one for children
• Realistic Fiction -
• High School - For readers of that age
• Middle School - For readers of that age
• Read Aloud Books - Great to a large class. ESL / EFL Dispatch Teacher Essentials
• Jolly Phonics - Highly recommended for those learning to read

• Ensure all students / your children can see the book
• Allow students to settle before you begin reading. Turn of nearby computers or TVs to avoid distractions
• Allow time for students to absorb the illustrations on each page before reading the text
• Different voices for each character are engaging for students and fun for you if you are reading the story multiple times - if you can keep track of voices of the characters
• Inform your audience of the author and illustrator so they may ask for the story again and foster an interest in writers and drawing
• Take your time
• There is no need to be shy. Children will delight in listening to you

How often should you read with your child?
• Everyday