A lot of schools live by the "20 minutes a day" reading rule for students.  While that is generally a great time to spend with your children and a nice way to push their academics, it takes a little more attention than that.  Specifically, different levels require different styles of reading during this 20-minute time period.

  For students with a reading level 2nd grade and below, it generally makes more of a difference if you read a book to your child.  Reading to your child helps them with identifying sight words, feeling more comfortable reading aloud, sounding out difficult or longer words, and helps with reading comprehension.  A great way to do this is your classic bedtime stories.  Trust me when I say your child loves storytime.

  For students at a reading level 3rd grade and above, spending 20 minutes a night reading with your child, like a book club, is more beneficial.  It helps to deepen critical thinking skills, helps to push their reading levels and vocabulary, and makes a more confident reader.  

  Not only that, but spending time reading to and with your child helps the children grow a love of reading.  It's not something that can be taught, it has to be slowly nurtured and tended to like a garden.  My goal is to try and grow that love for reading in every student.  Please feel free to talk to me if you are looking for book recommendations that are more geared towards your children's preferences.  I'm happy to help.