Hey Reader, We all want our kids to be readers. Not just kids who can read, but kids who actually do read. Kids who then grow up and keep choosing to read because they want to, not because they have to. But there’s a curious thing that those of us who care deeply about raising lifelong readers tend to do, which is to treat our kids’ reading lives in exactly the opposite way that adult readers actually read. We choose all their books. We tell them how long to read for. We ask them questions to...

Hi Reader, Here at Read-Aloud Revival, we're always talking about how the heart of homeschooling is relationships. And those meaningful, lasting connections are the real secret sauce of reading aloud with your kids. Those connections are also built when you spend time in nature together. Sounds simple, right? Read books. Go outside. But it can also feel like yet another thing to add to your already packed to-do list. How do we make time in our already full days to get outside with our kids?...

Hey Reader, Free Resource of the Month As many of us begin a new school year, we're looking for ways to keep our goals simple and attainable. This read-aloud habit tracker is a great way to track and measure those little wins each day! Download it Now The Latest Podcast Over the past few months on the podcast, we’ve talked a lot about how reading aloud benefits kids academically, how it develops their resilience, empathy, and virtue, and even reduces physiological stress. In this episode,...