Before the Spring break, the school where my Burritos goes hosted their Annual Book Fair, partnering with Scholastic. I like the slogan of Scholastic which says "Read Everyday, Lead a Better Life". Parents were invited to come to help the little ones in picking the books that they want to buy. I only gave my kids $10 each but I ended up paying $50 more for both of them which I don't mind because I like books myself. I prefer to buy them books over toys.
As expected, Mr. Burrito chose a book about Hot Wheels. He said that it would help him familiarize of his collection so I was convinced and bought it for him. Ms. Burrito on the other hand, got two science books and an animal book. Her teacher was surprised that she chose those books as those are for higher graders. I wasn't surprise at all as I know that she loves anything about Science she takes that from my husband who also love Science.
I know that I am very hard on my kids sometimes but you know, I don't regret it because I know along the way, they would learn the things they need to. I am the disciplinarian at home, my husband is a happy go lucky guy who is always my kids best friend. I think, I got my father's way of raising us when we were kids.
My son complains sometimes when I let him sit and read but it paid off as he was awarded for an outstanding reading ability. Since then, he is inspired to read everyday without me telling him.
For the fun part, here's my Burritos being goof balls, literally as she put the ball inside her dress lol.
Have a peaceful and safe Easter Celebration to all.
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My children loved to read as well when they were young and they still do. They also learn from watching us read.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics!
ReplyDeleteReading definitely develops the cognitive skills of young children. I was amused with the last photos of the Burritos, Rose. Nakakatuwang tingnan! LOL!
ReplyDeleteReading is very important to kids. If they develop the love of reading when they're still kids, they will still carry it until they're grow old. Reading is learning, so I'm having for your kids.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful books that kids enjoy reading them.
ReplyDeleteI've noticed that when read sometimes at night it seems to encourage our boys to read when they go to bed, even though we haven't asked them to.
ReplyDeleteReading is the most important gift you can ever give to your child. I am very happy to hear that they both enjoy reading!
ReplyDeleteI have also been a big proponent for reading. I have always encourage my son to read and he still loves it. He is 15 and reads everyday. I used to reward him with books when he was younger at the book fairs at his school.
ReplyDeleteI love a good book and I am a sucker for a school book fair.
ReplyDeleteMy kids love buying books at Book Fair and since I have 3 small kids, it might cost me a lot, but they love to read so it's fine.
ReplyDeleteparents sacrifices brings goodness to the kids...and parents should should have a very long patience for this....that's awesome to get and i bet you are a very proud parent
ReplyDeleteYour love seems to you to be tough love - discipline is an act of love that your children will always remember. To instill a love of reading is to get them both to have a joy of learning that will propel them to study and work hard. Your tough approach is true love...Happy Easter to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteReading to your kids make them interested with books too.
ReplyDeleteI have always love the book fairs that Scholastic does at the schools. What a great idea to get kids involved in reading more as well as raise money for their school.
ReplyDeleteI like to read books too..I'm sure you have intelligent kids.
ReplyDeleteYou got smart achievers with these two Burritos. And it's only right to be strict, someday, they'll thank you for it.
ReplyDeleteOh, what a great fair! I'm with you, money isn't but the happiness and learning are the most important! More books, more reading and learning! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is good that you introduced them into reading in their early age. I kinda regret that I wasn't into reading when I was a kid since I am having difficulty with reading comprehension.
ReplyDeleteI love the school book fairs because they really do get the kids excited about books and reading. I just have to manage my kids' expectations BEFORE we go so they know in advance how many books or how much money I am willing to spend. Nothing crushes the joy of the book fair more than leaving with a crying child because mom wouldn't buy the entire $110 collection of their favorite series.
ReplyDeleteIts so good seeing kids love reading knowledge is something that we provide from our kids that nobody can take it away from the.
ReplyDeletecongratulations to you and your kids..
ReplyDeleteThere's the same book fair at Triz's school and she had a blast with the books from Scholastic especially that I alloted some amount of money to buy the books she wanted. Reading is worth it, always!
ReplyDeletei saw a hot wheels my son loves it
ReplyDeleteyour kids are funny, hehe. and cute too! yeah reading is important especially for kids like them. i try to read to my little guy as much as i can.i can only hope he'd be into reading as much as his daddy and mommy are. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are right, books are better than toys and that's a wise decision for parents too to get their kids educational stuff rather then toys that don't last a long time.
ReplyDeleteSis Rose, your Burritos are good-looking kids :-) They are funny and most of all very smart too :-) We do not have our Book Fair yet but looking forward for it.
ReplyDeletewow! It's nice that you've raised children who loves to read.
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