Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Promote reading with an advertising lesson

To put a positive spin on screen time, pay attention to the ads when you watch a TV show with your child. Talk together about the words advertisers use to get viewers to buy things. Then, challenge your child to make a commercial for a favorite book. What points would your child make? How will your child convince people to stay tuned? Have your elementary schooler practice the ad and then "sell" the book to the entire family the next time you watch TV.