The children read to me.

I was asked to read with my son's class but my schedule just doesn't permit; until this week. The person who had Wednesday mornings canelled and the parent organizer asked me to help out. She even gave me her day, so that I would be able to come in on a consistent basis.

The teacher called seven students, one by one to come with me to a table in a wide carpeted hallway, which connects classrooms. Each student read to me so I was able to pick up on their strengths and weaknesses. One was very funny. One student gets distracted easy telling me about her new beta fish and what she did and will do over the weekend. You had to bring her back by saying, "I can't wait to see what's at the end of the story".

The next student read but decided to share about a confrontation with another student that happened to him almost two years ago and we spoke of how to handle it if he found himself in similar situations. Then I had a great opportunity to have my son read to me. I was so proud as he was in his element with reading. The last student out shined everyone. She was reading chapter books.

So my time was about giving praises, tricks to reading, a short counseling session, more praise, listening and talking about what intereats them, all while reading books. What a rewarding day. I had no idea I would enjoy myself so much. "It was a pleasure reading with you. I really enjoyed myself".

I can't wait until next time. I implore you to take advantage of your children's school and get involved. Use your talents for them. It's an undescribable high. And they will remember you.