{"id":93028,"date":"2026-04-23T11:23:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T11:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casvitrescantos.com\/book-fair-promoting-reading\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T07:54:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:54:09","slug":"book-fair-promoting-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casvitrescantos.com\/en\/book-fair-promoting-reading\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Fair: Promoting reading"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Today, April 23rd, we celebrate Book Day<\/strong> at Casvi International American School. A date that invites us to reflect on the transformative power of reading in our lives, especially in the development of children. It is important to acquire the habit of reading from the time we are small, not only as a pleasurable activity, but as an indispensable tool. Here are some tips on how to encourage children to read<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Book Day: The importance of reading<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With the arrival of a new edition of the Book Fair at Casvi International American School,<\/strong> we reaffirm that reading is the driving force that sparks the imagination, expands vocabulary, and strengthens reading comprehension. It directly stimulates critical thinking<\/strong>, one of the pillars of the IB and the school\u2019s American model. Through this event, we enable children to explore new worlds and learn about different cultures, which is essential for developing empathy and respect for others in a global environment. <\/p>

In the context of the International Baccalaureate (IB)<\/a> Diploma Programme, reading is even more important. The IB recognizes that the ability to comprehend complex texts and communicate effectively is essential<\/strong> to students’ academic and personal success.
For this reason, it promotes a comprehensive approach to reading, which goes beyond mere decoding of words, and encourages interpretation, reflection, and in-depth analysis of the texts. Por lo tanto, promueve un enfoque integral de la lectura, que va m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de la mera decodificaci\u00f3n de palabras, y fomenta la interpretaci\u00f3n, la reflexi\u00f3n y el an\u00e1lisis profundo de los textos.<\/p>

In our classrooms, we integrate reading into all areas of the curriculum, from literature in English and Spanish to science, math, and social studies. One example is Language Week<\/a>, during which we also highlighted the importance of reading as a way to learn about other cultures and get to know our classmates better. We encourage our students to explore a wide variety of genres and formats, from novels and short stories to essays, newspaper articles and poetry. In this way, we nurture their love for reading<\/strong> and provide them with the necessary skills to cope with the complexity of today’s world.<\/p>

On this Book Day, we reaffirm our commitment to continue promoting reading as a powerful tool for the intellectual and emotional growth of our students. We invite all of our educational community to join with us in this celebration and at the Casvi Fair, in addition to to continue exploring the wonderful world of reading together. Happy Book Day!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Book Day: How to encourage reading in children<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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1. Create a special environment for reading\u200b<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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2. Being an example<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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3. Reading toguether<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Create a cozy space in your home. <\/strong> Use cushions that are comfortable and good lighting so that that corner becomes your own space for relaxation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Children imitate what they see, so make sure they see you reading regularly<\/strong>. You can share your reading experiences and talk with them about the books you enjoy. Share your thoughts on a book develops your ability to analyze critically.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Take time each day to read with your children<\/strong>. You can alternate reading turns or just enjoy the story together. This not only encourages reading, but also the emotional bond between parents and children.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Offer a variety of books<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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5. Visit libraries and bookstores<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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6. Make reading an interactive experience<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Make sure you have a wide variety of books available at home, including different genres, topics, and formats. This allows children to explore their interests and discover new types of reading.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Take your children to libraries and bookstores regularly so they can explore and choose books for themselves.<\/strong> This helps them develop independence and shows them that reading is an exciting and accessible activity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Encourage your children to ask questions, comment on the story,<\/strong> and relate it to their own experiences This helps them develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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7. Organize activities related to reading, such as on Book Day.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Organize activities or visit with your children book clubs<\/strong>, book-based puppet shows<\/strong>, or even theme days<\/strong> where they dress up as their favorite book characters.<\/p>\n

Celebrating Book Day is an example of how to make reading an experience through different fun activities. At Casvi International American School, we have had storytelling for the little ones, as well as a bookmark workshop for children. In other classes, students have presented their favorite books in class to make recommendations to their classmates and further promote reading. <\/p>

In addition to all this, next Thursday, April 25, there will be a Book Fair<\/b> in which a publishing house will bring us the latest novelties for our students. We are all looking forward to the day to discover new stories!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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