Reading With Your Child

Twenty minutes that change everything

By Elena Marsh 6 chapters ~33 min total

A warm, concrete handbook for families: how to choose books, ask better questions, and build a reading routine children ask for.

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Contents

  1. 1Choosing the Right BookInterest beats reading level, almost every time.5 min read
  2. 2The Twenty-Minute RoutineSame time, same place, no negotiation, no pressure.6 min read
  3. 3Asking Better QuestionsThree questions that build thinking, not recall.5 min read
  4. 4When They Get StuckA five-second pause does more than a correction.6 min read
  5. 5Building Vocabulary in ConversationWords arrive through use, not lists.6 min read
  6. 6Keeping It GoingProtecting the habit matters more than protecting the schedule.5 min read

About the author

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Early Literacy Specialist

Elena Marsh has coached families and early-years teachers on reading aloud, phonics, and joyful book habits for over a decade. She designs the Magic Years family-reading workshops and writes practical guides parents can use the same day.