Teaching Our Children: Book Bingo
I got the idea for “Book Bingo” from 2 Love Learning! The girls have been enjoying reading the books and getting BINGO’s! For every Bingo they get they receive a prize. When they fill the entire Bingo card they get a bonus dollar reward.
I started doing this for the girls almost a year ago and it has been a big hit for the kids.
If you are looking for a great way to encourage a kid to read this mixes reading, games, and incentives all in one place. The girls love seeing the cards fill up. We draw smiles on the square after a book has been read. You can find a blank bingo card here.
Book: “Remember Your Manners”
When the girls were little we got the book called Remember Your Manners: A Story About Being Polite by Parragon Books. It is a board book that they still like to read and it provides a simple reminder of the importance of using manners. The story is about a young elephant named Elly who sometimes forgets her manners at the table. She is learning to not use her fingers, waiting for everyone before starting to eat, eating her vegetables without complaining, and sharing.
There are a three other titles in this series that the girls enjoy as well:
- Excuse Me!
- It’s Mine!
- Remember the Magic Word
This book and the other ones in the series provide a great reminder of using manners in several situations. If you are looking for a good book that’s easy to read and for younger children you should check these out. Since they are board books they are perfect for infant and toddlers but the older kids still enjoy them.
