You may notice that my name on my blog is not Hoffman, that is because my name will be changing to Owens in late May. If you are looking for Amy Hoffman from Walden University you have the correct blogspot.
Hi, Amy First, I want say you have a beautiful family. The poem you posted as well as the Chinese proverb really hit home. I preach everyday to 2nd graders how important is to read. My daughter is in seven grade and I instill in her the important of reading. She tested and she is reading on a tenth grade level. I know that she can do so much better, but it is a start. Hope to here from you. Tonetta B. Marion
Amy, the quote you sighted was very meaningful to me. My father-in-law passed away in 1998. He was 106 years old when he died and could not read or write. I offered, several times, to teach him but, he always said he was too old. His children, one of which is my husband, were repeatedly encouraged to read. He would make them read the newspaper daily. They had to read bible scriptures, they were poor, so television wasn't and option for quite some time. When my youngest daughter was born, he told my husband to take him to the store so that he could buy her a book. He picked out a picture book. When she was 2, she said,"come on Paw-Paw, I'm going to read you this story". As she "read" him the pictures in the book, tears rolled down his cheeks. I will never forget that image. It spoke to how powerful the ability to read is to someone who can't. You have a beautiful family. Your boys will cherish the memories of the time you spend still reading to them.
Congratulations on this wonderful beginning of a blog journey that will document your learning, feelings, reactions and collegial responses.
ReplyDeleteHi, Amy
ReplyDeleteFirst, I want say you have a beautiful family. The poem you posted as well as the Chinese proverb really hit home. I preach everyday to 2nd graders how important is to read. My daughter is in seven grade and I instill in her the important of reading. She tested and she is reading on a tenth grade level. I know that she can do so much better, but it is a start.
Hope to here from you.
Tonetta B. Marion
Amy, the quote you sighted was very meaningful to me. My father-in-law passed away in 1998. He was 106 years old when he died and could not read or write. I offered, several times, to teach him but, he always said he was too old. His children, one of which is my husband, were repeatedly encouraged to read. He would make them read the newspaper daily. They had to read bible scriptures, they were poor, so television wasn't and option for quite some time. When my youngest daughter was born, he told my husband to take him to the store so that he could buy her a book. He picked out a picture book. When she was 2, she said,"come on Paw-Paw, I'm going to read you this story". As she "read" him the pictures in the book, tears rolled down his cheeks. I will never forget that image. It spoke to how powerful the ability to read is to someone who can't.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful family. Your boys will cherish the memories of the time you spend still reading to them.