Finding time to bond with your grandchildren can be challenging, especially if you live far away. That’s why I’ve made it a point to make the most of our special time together in the simplest, purest form – through reading. The shared experience of reading with my grandchildren has filled me with joy and created memories that will remain with us forever.
This National Grandparents’ Day (Sept. 8) is the perfect time to start a new tradition of reading together. Here are a few creative ways to get started on your special reading journey!
Visit Little Free Libraries
Take a walk with your grandchild to visit local Little Free Libraries in your neighborhood. Choose a book together. When you are done reading it together, put it in another Little Free Library for others to enjoy.
Participate in reading reward challenges
Check with your library about incentives provided to children who read. Make this a fun activity with your grandchild by working with them to complete the required reading minutes, and enjoy the perks together (pizzas, amusement park trips, etc.). Some businesses offer these opportunities, too.