I have a problem wanting a new thing every week. I really try to control my "problem." I wait at least a week to see if I really want this new thing, or if I'll unknowingly forget about it. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't!
This week, my newest obsession is this Magazine Rack from Potterybarn Kids. I told Janet this morning that it's my newest obsession because I've read a study that when kids can see the front cover, they are more likely to pick a book to read. Of course this was all kinda made up in my mind, I hadn't actually read an article (sorry Janet), I've only had the experience with my class in the library. Every week I basically have to stand by the top of the bookshelf handing the display books down to kids that can't reach, but really want that book because of the pretty picture. But AH HA!, I found the study!
The Study is called the Rain Gutter Literacy Revolution. Wouldn't you know it, I had Donnie install rain gutters in my classroom almost 2 years ago! Now I'm really proud of myself, since I hadn't even read this study yet. (I will have to update with pics tomorrow!)
So, this is how it works, I try to justify my want so that I really have a reason to buy it. I especially think it's okay to want something if it's helping my child, right? If Jackson's brought up in a print-rich environment, he will be more likely to enjoy reading and know reading is important in our world. (And, I'm not about to put up rain gutters inside my house.)
This one I may not have to wait a week on :)
1 comment:
That's a great idea...I'm passing it on to Justin now. I am really big into reading and passing that on to Deacon, so anything I can do to encourage it is good for me. Thanks for the links and tips.
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