In recent Warm Thoughts columns, you've read about the joy one receives when you really listen to children. Their words of wisdom not only surprised us, but their thoughts jog our minds to higher levels of understanding, for they are our master teachers.

I was so pleased to learn that our governor signed a proclamation encouraging us to find a child to read to on March 2nd. This date is America's “Read to Kids” day. It is hoped that all states will become aware of how important it is to read to the children. This is a nationwide campaign to encourage reading.

There was great joy in reading to children and for families to designate a special time to read together. It encourages children to create their own stories and also develop critical thinking about the stories they read or are being read to them. Listening to their creative thoughts helps us in celebrating special time together.

Why was this date chosen for this nationwide campaign on reading? It happens to be the 94th birthday for Dr. Seuss. So color your world and join and this reading campaign. My Many Color Days is the last book published by Dr. Seuss. Reach out beyond your world to encourage reading. Thank you for caring about reading. Our children need our time to read to them.

Warm Thought: Rediscover the exhilaration of laughter, the freedom of honesty, and the joy of simplicity through the lives of children around you. Paul Welter

Pearls of wisdom from students. Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd rather have been talking. Opportunity won't often knock for the fellow who doesn't give a rap.

From the mailbag recipe for life: Take two heaping cups of patience, one heart full of love, two handfuls of generosity, dash of laughter, one head full of understanding. Sprinkle generously with kindness, add plenty of faith and mix well spread over a period of a lifetime. Serve to everyone you meet. Celebrate life by reading to the children.

Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G. Werner

February 26 1998

Published in the Marion Record

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Trina