Reading Parties: A New Way To Get Kids To Read
By Linda S Winchester

Kids love a party. Why not use a party to get them excited about school in general and reading in particular. Give them a reading party. A kid reading party can be centered around any theme. The main idea is for reading to take place during the party.

Reading Party Materials can consist of a child's favorite book or other favorite reading material such as poetry, plays, comic books, picture books that reflect the theme. Party decorations and a cake should also reflect the theme. If a child's favorite sport is football, give a football reading party. Have football reading materials. Football party invitations should be sent out inviting guests. A childrens' book,biography or autobiography of a famous football player or a book explaining the history of the game and how it is played should be read at the party. The kids may choose to wear football costumes. A football cake and football decorations should complete the reading party decorations.