{"id":10341,"date":"2025-04-02T07:53:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T06:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/?p=10341"},"modified":"2026-08-19T14:58:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T09:28:39","slug":"a-magical-reading-session-how-parents-can-inspire-a-love-for-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/a-magical-reading-session-how-parents-can-inspire-a-love-for-reading\/","title":{"rendered":"A Magical Reading Session: How Parents Can Inspire a Love for Reading"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10341\" class=\"elementor elementor-10341\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d3f406 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d3f406\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bccee04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bccee04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMom, why does the caterpillar eat so much? Is he ever going to stop?\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child\u2019s curious voice fills the room as they sit cross-legged on the floor, flipping through the colorful pages of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Very Hungry Caterpillar<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their tiny fingers trace the holes in the fruit illustrations while their parent smiles, ready to answer.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWell,\u201d the parent begins, \u201che\u2019s preparing for something amazing. When he\u2019s done eating, he\u2019ll turn into a butterfly.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLike magic?\u201d asks the child, eyes wide with wonder.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYes, just like magic!\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simple exchange captures the essence of shared reading\u2014a moment of connection, curiosity, and discovery. On International Children&#8217;s Book Day, let\u2019s explore how parents can make reading sessions just as magical while fostering a lifelong love for books.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Why Reading Early Matters<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7fc1c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7fc1c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading is more than just a skill\u2014it\u2019s a doorway to imagination, learning, and emotional growth. Starting early provides children with numerous benefits:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Language Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Early exposure to books introduces new vocabulary and helps children understand sentence structures.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cognitive Growth: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stories spark creativity and encourage problem-solving by presenting challenges in narratives.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emotional Bonding: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared reading strengthens relationships between parents and children through meaningful interactions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Academic Success:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Developing literacy skills early lays a foundation for future learning and achievement.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Making Reading Fun and Interactive<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06e9a01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"06e9a01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1779\" src=\"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3847-1-scaled-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-10344\" alt=\"A Magical Reading Session: How Parents Can Inspire a Love for Reading\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3847-1-scaled-2.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3847-1-scaled-2-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3847-1-scaled-2-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3847-1-scaled-2-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3847-1-scaled-2-1536x1067.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3847-1-scaled-2-2048x1423.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">At Ekya, we make all our reading sessions fun and interactive<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50bd821 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50bd821\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive reading transforms books into adventures where children actively participate. Here are creative ways to make reading sessions engaging:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Let Questions Lead the Way<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage your child to ask questions about the story or illustrations. For example:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhy does the caterpillar eat so much?\u201d<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat do you think will happen next?\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach fosters curiosity and comprehension while making reading a two-way interaction.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Act It Out<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn stories into mini performances:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretend to be characters from the book\u2014crawl like a caterpillar or roar like a lion.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use props like stuffed animals or costumes to bring scenes to life.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such activities deepen emotional connections with stories and make them unforgettable.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Create Sound Effects<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add sound effects while reading aloud:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clap for thunder or whisper for secrets.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage your child to mimic sounds or invent their own.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This auditory engagement makes reading exciting and memorable.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Play Reading Games<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4299df0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4299df0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3895-1-1-scaled-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-10345\" alt=\"A Magical Reading Session: How Parents Can Inspire a Love for Reading\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3895-1-1-scaled-2.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3895-1-1-scaled-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3895-1-1-scaled-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3895-1-1-scaled-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3895-1-1-scaled-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-Ekya-preprimary-3895-1-1-scaled-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Reading Games as a part of ur \u2018Love to Read Program'<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d150d1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d150d1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Incorporate games into your sessions:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Word Hunts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your child to find specific words on a page.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Story Puzzles: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix up pages and let your child arrange them in order.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These activities boost attention span and vocabulary while making reading feel like playtime.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Turning Everyday Moments Into Literacy Opportunities<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need elaborate setups to nurture reading habits\u2014simple daily moments can be transformed into literacy-rich experiences:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Storytelling at Mealtime:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Share short anecdotes or rhymes while eating together.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Library Adventures:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let your child pick out books that interest them during library visits.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Linking Books to Life:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After reading about animals, visit a zoo and point out connections from the story.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Choosing Books That Captivate Young Minds<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selecting age-appropriate books is key to keeping children engaged:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interactive Books:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Titles like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press Here<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involve tactile elements that captivate young readers.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Relatable Stories: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose books with themes that resonate with your child\u2019s interests\u2014whether it\u2019s dinosaurs, space, or fairy tales.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nonfiction Wonders: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce factual books about nature or science to expand their knowledge beyond fiction.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h3><b>Extending the Magic Beyond Reading Sessions<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared reading doesn\u2019t have to end when you close the book! Here are ways to keep the magic alive after storytime:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Warm Interactions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use expressions and gestures while reading aloud to convey emotions from the story.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourage Participation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Let your child turn pages or finish sentences as you read together.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Post-Reading Fun: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extend the experience by drawing scenes from the book or writing alternate endings together.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h2><b>Ekya Schools\u2019 Love to Read Program<\/b><\/h2><p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"1047\">Ekya Schools\u2019 Love to Read Program is designed to instill a lifelong passion for reading in students by offering diverse and engaging experiences. The program includes Author Talks, where students interact with popular authors, and a Guided Levelled Reading Program tailored to support varied reading abilities. Initiatives like Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) time, Reading Week, and Read-aloud events make reading a fun and integral part of school life. Students also participate in Literary Circles, School Book Clubs, and contribute to Ekya Publications, showcasing their creative work. By encouraging exploration of genres and empowering students to create literature, the program nurtures confident readers and writers\u2014making it a key highlight for parents searching for <a href=\"https:\/\/ekyaearlyyears.com\/hrbr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1000\">good montessori schools in bangalore<\/strong><\/a> .<\/p><p data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1458\">As parents, you hold the key to unlocking your child\u2019s imagination through books. By making reading interactive, fun, and consistent, you\u2019re not just teaching them words\u2014you\u2019re opening doors to new worlds. This early exposure to reading is especially valuable when choosing a <a href=\"https:\/\/ekyaearlyyears.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1351\">preschool in bangalore<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that prioritise language development and creativity.<\/p><p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1673\">So tonight, grab a book, snuggle up with your little one, and let their questions guide you into a magical adventure filled with wonder and creativity! Who knows? You might find yourself asking questions, too!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bab252a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bab252a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24b3a7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24b3a7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d270c55 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d270c55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81caa21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"81caa21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1360\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1360\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is reading important for children? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1360\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ba6dea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8ba6dea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2829805 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2829805\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Reading helps children learn new words and understand stories better. It also builds imagination and thinking skills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1361\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1361\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How can parents make reading fun at home? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1361\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-400e055 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"400e055\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a8b30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9a8b30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Parents can ask questions, use funny voices, and act like story characters. This makes reading feel like playtime.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1362\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1362\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What kind of books should children read? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1362\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ee5222 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ee5222\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0735546 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0735546\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Children should read books that match their age and interests. Books about animals, space, fairy tales, or real facts can be fun.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1363\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1363\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does reading help parents and children bond? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1363\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-904d0e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"904d0e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b32cabb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b32cabb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Reading together gives parents and children special time with each other. It makes children feel loved, heard, and happy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1364\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1364\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is Ekya\u2019s Love to Read Program? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1364\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cd6801 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1cd6801\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f15e19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f15e19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Ekya\u2019s Love to Read Program helps students enjoy books through fun reading activities. 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