Whatever we call it, reusing goods or trading goods and services gives richness to our lives and helps us in “being green.” These books sometimes feature swapping more than goods or money. Some trade time, stories, or even identities. Enjoy clever characters’ and writers’ creative use of talents and resources.
Make each TogetheREAD a celebration for your family. Learn how to make it a good experience for each family member.
Make a family journal together. Write a little each day about every-day events. Let your children decorate it with stickers, simple pictures, or mementos of the day. You can also do this on a large format calendar, such as the ones sold in office supply stores for desktops.
With older children and teens, be clever and use product labels or magazine clippings to remind the family of the day's events: Ex. The day was cozy and comforting like mac and cheese.
Schools parent organizations can get involved with each month’s TogetheREAD theme.
