Kids Chairs Set the Stage for Reading and Learning

Give a child a place to read and learn. Give them apurchase child chairs that come with kid's sized
comfortable, attractive space that's all their own.ottomans, small upholstered rockers, kid sized mitt
Choose a big, cozy kid's chair and place a basket fullchairs that vibrate, child sized recliners, small couches
of children's books and magazines beside it. Watch aand much more.
kid open a book and read.Whatever choice you make, know that that a reading
My oldest son is in second grade. He just startednook will get kids excited about learning in your own
reading chapter books on his own. I had to help himhome. You can expect a child to use "their spot" to
make the transition from picture books to chaptercuddle up with a good book or their latest reading
books. I did it with a child chair. I bought a really nice,assignment. It will also become a place to rest, play
good quality chair that he could cuddle up in. I filled agames and talk with friends. Make a spot. You're kid
laundry basked full of chapter books from the localwill love you for it.
library. I had set the stage for learning.When I was a kid I read on the living room couch. Most
I didn't need to tell my son what I wanted him to do inof the books I had were unattractive and there were
that kid's chair. He figured it out all on his own. Hea limited number of titles in my areas of interest. Today
walked in his room, sat down in his and opened aso much has changed in kid stores and libraries. Fiction
chapter book. He read the entire book in one sitting.and non-fiction books on everything from pets, outer
For an entire hour he sat with interest and completespace, sea life, new discoveries, and mystery are filled
focus. When my son closed the book he walked intowith wonderful illustrations and photographs.
the kitchen and said, "That was fun, Dad. I read aA child can have their very own little couch tucked
whole book all by myself. Thanks for the spot to read!"away in their bedroom. Kids can have stuff that's just
I felt like the smartest dad on the planet!right for them. This is why you can't expect that the
I've spent a long time studying the ways to promotechoices for "setting the stage" will be easy. There are
reading success and learning for children. Afterso many wonderful ways to create a cozy spot, and
completing my master's degree in reading education Iso many wonderful things a kid can learn within it.
became a certified reading specialist. I now had a lot ofDon't be discouraged! A little bit of time, creativity and
head knowledge about what makes a child aminimal expense will make way for a lifelong habit of
successful reader.reading. Imagine how exited you would have been as
You'd think that the best tips I would have to helpa child if you came home to sit in a chair that was just
parents promote learning would be complicated, butyour size. Consider the wonder inside a stack of
they're actually quite simple. You don't need to study inbooks that are new to you and just for you.
the field of education to find really good ways to helpToday we can give kids so much more than we had.
kids love books and learning. My very best tip is "SetYou will wonder at the possibilities that are out there.
the Stage." Give a child a place that makes readingYou won't regret having considered them. You might
and learning fun, comfortable, and relaxing. Make aalso find that a child sized chair, and a basket of
reading spot that's just for them.books, become one of the most wonderful gifts you
Today you have an incredible number of choicesever gave to a child you love.
when it comes to "setting the stage." You can