Reading a Good Book
The other day I was in the grade 7 class and the students were to be working on sketching. The students were a bit restless so I picked up the book they had been reading and started to read aloud to them. Most everyone likes a story told to them and this was no exception. For the most parts, the students were attentive while they worked on their art work. That book just happened to be the one I read after my first year of university. I have not always enjoyed reading as a recreational activity but it was after that first year that I discovered joy in reading a good book. Since then I have come to read a variety of books and for various reasons: educational, professional, enjoyment, interests, faith development and personal growth. It is one aspect in my life that enables me to continue to grow and learn.
This is something we want for our students as well. We want them to continue to grow and to learn and to enjoy a good book. We want our students to be lifelong learners. It is a valuable use of the time we’ve been given. Reading a book allows you to go deep into thought and expands your attention. There are times when I wish that I had spent more time in my earlier years reading and discovering the impact of a good book.
I encourage you to keep working with your children to engage them in reading. Some may take to it right away, others may with some reluctance while others may take until university but do not give up in your attempts. Meet them where they are with their interests and reading level and make some time in this busy, fast paced life to read.
Reading is also a discipline that we use frequently in our walk with the Lord. We are able to get into God’s word and explore His will for our lives and hear how we are a part of God’s story. Reading is also important in our devotional lives. It enables us to delve into other devotional books or books written to help us grow in our faith and walk with the Lord.
If at all possible, take some time to read and encourage reading this week. We praise God for His gift of language and the Word. God’s blessings ~Mr. Bouwers
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