How to Buzz About Books as a Family

In school we buzz about books to give students an opportunity to talk about what they are reading.  It's a great way to build excitement about reading and to develop speaking and listening skills.  The phrase "buzz about books" came from the audible buzz you hear in a classroom when many students are eagerly chatting about books.

At home, buzzing about books is an opportunity to share enthusiasm for reading as a family.  Your child may talk about book that they are reading in school or at home.  It's also a chance for parents and caregivers to chat about something that you've read recently.  What's that you say... you don't read?  Don't fret!  You can talk about a magazine or newspaper article, an email or letter from a friend, a recipe, or even a comic strip.  Reading is a part of our everyday lives.

Here are our useful tips for buzzing about books as a family:

• pick a time
• ask questions 
• have your book with you so you can refer to it if needed
• take turns talking
• have fun!

Here's a video clip of two Fourth Grade students buzzing about books. Our apologies- the audio is tough to hear.  Thanks Addison and Anastasiia for letting me listen in!