Tips to GROW young readers w/author Christy Smith

Send us Fan MailReading time in the home doesn't have to be serious or boring. Parents and grandparents can make the most of every moment with their littles to support and grow their literacy. Special guest, Christy Smith, is on 5-Minute Parenting today to share her GROW acronym, taken from her book It Begins with a Book: An Everyday Guide to Growing Young Readers. Christy shares fantastic tips and fresh ideas for making reading fun. Listen in and grab a copy of her book for your home, you (and your kids) will love it!G - Get started early R - Read, read, read O - Optimize opportunitiesW - Wonder, whimsy, wishesChristianne (Christy) Smith is a Former educator with 23 years of classroom experience and a relentless passion for literacy.  She delights in sharing ways to incorporate books into everyday life and create home environments where literacy can thrive. Her heart for littles and literacy is profound. She believes every child deserves to love reading.  Visit Christy's website and connect with her online:  https://christiannewrites.com/  and  https://itbeginswithabook.com/  OR on Instagram @christianne52619Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈Love this podcast episode? Please leave a positive rating/review and share this episode with a friend ❤️Visit our websites at: https://www.karenferg.com/https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/ Find our books on Amazon:Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Sandra Chambers: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sandra-Chambers/author/B00OHLARMO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1740085397&sr...