tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post2371076724698109045..comments2024-02-17T05:27:02.548+01:00Comments on D.C. Confidential: Read to MeJanet Kincaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-20933257145279966762008-10-29T11:54:00.000+01:002008-10-29T11:54:00.000+01:00Prof: Thank you! And for the record, in addition t...Prof: Thank you! And for the record, in addition to the influence of my parents and grandparents, my English teachers in high school and professors in college also inspired me! Mrs. Oldroyd at Timpview High School in Provo, Utah, Ms. March at Mountain View High School in Orem, Utah, and Dr. Werner at George Mason University, in particular, come to mind. So, thank you to those of you who teach and inspire us. It may not always feel like it, I'm sure, but you do make a difference in our lives!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Maya: Reading <I>is</I> fundamental! We've seen the effects in the world when we have leaders who don't read and it's a disaster!<BR/><BR/>As for the pictures, I find shooting first and asking permission after is best. I took this picture of the mom and her kids first, then walked over, handed her my card, explained who I was and what I was doing, and asked if I could use the picture I'd just taken--which I showed to her. She said yes. Had she said no, I'd have deleted it there.Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-59641963733588969202008-10-29T06:58:00.000+01:002008-10-29T06:58:00.000+01:00Reading is fundamental. :-)I, too, grew up without...Reading is fundamental. :-)<BR/><BR/>I, too, grew up without a TV until I was older (10 I think). We had books everywhere on every imaginable subject. I read most of the classics as a child because I would just pull a book from one of the many shelves. Many of them were British, so I still want to spell words the "wrong" way according to my teachers growing up. Whatever. ;-)<BR/><BR/>I love these shots of the kids. So spontaneous. Did you take them and then get permission? They don't seem posed at all! Very nicely done.Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06163354395585207840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-75470124586828583962008-10-29T05:02:00.000+01:002008-10-29T05:02:00.000+01:00As a high school English teacher I will totally ec...As a high school English teacher I will totally echo and support what you have to say! these are marvelous pictures- wonderful.Greyhound Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001314301509526815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-80533665658242853782008-10-28T23:45:00.000+01:002008-10-28T23:45:00.000+01:00Jackie: I really like that picture, too! I love se...Jackie: I really like that picture, too! I love seeing parents reading to their kids. Whenever a friend has a baby, I give books as a first gift. Like you, I think it's never too early to start them reading.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by. It's always nice to see you here and I enjoy my visits to GDP.Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-27784780404713126542008-10-28T21:01:00.000+01:002008-10-28T21:01:00.000+01:00I love that top picture - how wonderful.When I was...I love that top picture - how wonderful.<BR/><BR/>When I was a health visitor we used to give a bag of books to parents at their child's 8 month check. It's never too early to get kids loving books and seeing them as fun!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting on my Glasgow DP blog the other day - I'm just getting round to return visits now! I did appreciate your comment :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-44129198060188582202008-10-27T23:22:00.000+01:002008-10-27T23:22:00.000+01:00VJ: Thank you for this ringing endorsement! I hear...VJ: Thank you for this ringing endorsement! I heartily agree. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Aunt Hazel: Thank you for this. You know, I should have added that I am grateful my grandparents (your mom and dad) gave us a gift subscription to National Geographic every year I was growing up. I love that magazine! It opened up the world to me and is one more example of the value of reading.Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-21964567701328012892008-10-27T21:33:00.000+01:002008-10-27T21:33:00.000+01:00I love your big/little. I especially love the com...I love your big/little. I especially love the comments you made about your upbringing. In a home that was filled with books and encouragement to increase your knowledge and intellect by being read to and reading on your own. Is it any wonder you continue to offer so much good to so many people. Thanks for your visual contributions. <BR/>Tante HazelTogether Foreverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633415714515404839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-53336433947137760412008-10-27T14:11:00.000+01:002008-10-27T14:11:00.000+01:00As a former teacher I will add that the AMOUNT OF ...As a former teacher I will add that the AMOUNT OF READING A CHILD DOES EVERY DAY is the single greatest factor for reading improvement. In third grade 90 min is recommended. That can include in class text but reading at home is essential!!!<BR/><BR/>That said, I started hyperventilating at the sight of 3 books I have not read. May hit a bookstore today myself. <BR/><BR/>Oh and DC, how do you get 2 photos side by side on Blogger. I need help with that. Thanks!<BR/>VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.com