69 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/2

0 saved

5

10

Reading time🫶

We was picking out a book and found she found this one and said eat eat cuz the baby on the book was eating she so cute❤️#lifewithkids #lemon8challenge

2024/11/2 Edited to

When it comes to nurturing a child's love for reading, finding the right books is essential. Children are drawn to imagery and engaging narratives, just like the one we found featuring a cute baby enjoying a meal, which instantly caught the attention of young readers. Books by authors like Rachel Carson, known for her passion for the environment, not only inspire curiosity but also educate children about nature and sustainability. Incorporating themes of care for the world around us can also lead to meaningful discussions between parents and children, enhancing the reading experience. In today’s digital age, parents might struggle to draw their kids away from screens, but strategic reading time can create a cozy and shared moment, enhancing family bonds. Consider visiting local libraries or bookstores that host reading events or storytime sessions, offering children a chance to discover new favorites in a dynamic environment. By fostering an early love for literature, we’re investing in our children’s future—encouraging literacy skills, imagination, and critical thinking from a young age.

Related posts

An overhead shot of several books stacked on a white textured surface, with text overlay 'Books To Add To Your October TBR' and 'I wish I could read again for the first time'.

The book cover for 'We Used to Live Here' by Marcus Kliewer, featuring a blue house. Keywords like 'Intense' and 'Creepy' describe this horror, psychological thriller recommended for October.

The book cover for 'The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches' by Sangu Mandanna, showing a whimsical witch scene. Described as a 'magical, cozy & witchy' fantasy romance.

Spooky Books I’m Reading This October 👻

There's nothing I love more than a curated book list based on VIBES 💫🍂 So, here's exactly what I would tell you to read in October because I WISH I could read these books again for the first time along with a schedule for reading them this month: 👻We Used to Live Here, Marcus Kliewer

930 likes

A woman sits on a bed, reading a Bible, with text overlays asking "How to start reading the Bible IN 2024" and a quote about the Bible being complicated to start. The image promotes choosing time with God.

A screenshot of a phone screen listing the first nine books of the Bible in a suggested reading order: John, Mark, Matthew, Luke, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, with explanations of what each section teaches.

A screenshot continuing the suggested Bible reading order, listing books 10 through 16: Romans, Galatians, Colossians, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, and 1 Peter, along with descriptions of their themes and teachings.

How to start reading the Bible

Choose time with God this year 🤍 It will change your life! What has helped me reach for it - talking to God like he’s my best friend, wanting to know His voice over the devils from THE WORD to help with my problems in life, Christian podcasts & doing bible art!! Make sure you follow me

3349 likes

A person in gray pajamas is lying in bed, reading an open physical book. The image has a text overlay that reads "HEALTH BENEFITS TO READING" accompanied by book, heart, candle, bow, and sparkle emojis.

An open book lies on a textured blanket, showing pages of text. A dark overlay contains the text: "Reading encourages you to increase your vocabulary along with writing skill and critical thinking."

A laptop displaying a city skyline, an open book, and a cup on a wooden coaster are arranged on a bed with warm string lights in the background. A text overlay states: "Reading can improve imagination, expand your world view, it can also increase empathy."

Health benefits to reading 📖🎀🕯️🫶🏼

Reading has become such a hobby for me and pure enjoyment. I am loving becoming apart of these characters and their stories🫶🏼. Not only could it become a hobby and pure enjoyment but did you know there were actual health benefits to reading? Here are a few to note: - Reduced anxiety/depression

3421 likes

An open Bible with the title 'Reading Scripture using the REAP Method' overlaid, and a white arrow pointing right. The Bible shows text from Numbers 21-22.

A spiral notebook page titled 'R.E.A.P.' with the 'Read' section outlined, including questions like 'What is happening in this passage?' The word 'Read' is overlaid.

An open Bible with a pink heart-shaped sticky note containing handwritten reflections on the passage. The text 'Make notes' is overlaid on the image.

Reading Scripture using the REAP Method

You all enjoyed the post about the SOAP method so I thought we tried a different method today. READ Read and reread the passage with an open heart, asking the Holy Spirit to speak to you . EXAMINE Spend some time reflecting. APPLY Meditate on what God is saying to you and how it affects your

319 likes

A title slide with 'Master The Art of SKIMMING for faster learning' in white text over a blurred background featuring a plant and a spherical object. A white arrow points right, and 'lemon8 @compskyy' is at the bottom left.

A beige slide titled 'Headings & Subheadings' with text explaining to quickly read them for content layout, exemplified by textbook chapters. It includes a notebook illustration and 'lemon8 @compskyy' at the bottom.

A beige slide titled 'First and Last Sentences' with text advising to focus on them for key ideas or summaries, like in articles. It features a notebook illustration and 'lemon8 @compskyy' at the bottom.

STOP Reading The Whole Textbook | Do This Instead!

By using these tips, you will be able to identify the most important parts of the text that you are reading super quickly! Not only will this help you save your time while studying, but it will also help you understand the material better. You will get the big picture of what the text is trying to

73 likes

Currently reading

Self Help book that I’m currently reading. I read about 3 books about the same time not including audio books. I’m fickle like that. But this book really has me hooked. Blends psychology and philosophy together seamlessly. It makes you look at things differently. Just a few sentences into it and it

249 likes

Ways you can start reading your Bible!

I know it can be hard to understand the Bible. And I know it can be hard to WANT to. But setting yourself up for success is key! Spending time in His word everyday is truly life changing. I used to just read once in a while or just the verse of the day.. but the Lord wants us to dive right in.

884 likes

A person holds the book 'It Didn't Start With You' by Mark Wolynn, a self-help/psychology book about inherited family trauma. The cover features two face profiles and a DNA helix design. Overlays read 'My current Read' and 'Lemon8 @ehm.ahi'.

August Reading: Family Trauma ❤️‍🩹📖

I recently picked up this book to begin working on my self-therapy + grief journey. As the daughter of an immigrant, I’ve definitely inherited some form of generational trauma. Without diving into too many details, I want to be able to grow in other areas of my life. During most of my life, I’ve ha

188 likes

A vibrant image featuring multiple stacks of books, some with titles like "Shatter Me" and "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo." Overlayed text reads "How I got back into READING" with a lightbulb icon and a "SWIPE" arrow, indicating a multi-page post about reading tips.

A text-based image on a light textured background, presenting three tips for getting back into reading: "Make a comfortable pace" (with suggestions for lighting, pillows, plants), "Find what books you're interested in," and "Create a reading schedule."

A text-based image on a light textured background, offering three more tips for reading engagement: "Keep a reading journal" for reflection, "Bring a book everywhere" for incentive, and "Buy a few books" for interesting options during free time.

how I got back into reading

I love books and stories, I really do. They’re beautiful worlds created by amazing authors. All you’ve got to do is flip a page. It’s a healthy, and smarter way of distracting yourself and putting yourself into another persons world. There are so many good generes out there, so many different stori

89 likes

A white tea cup and saucer, both decorated with red and black symbols, are shown on a dark surface. The cup is empty and inverted on the saucer. Text overlay reads "Tea reading!!!!".

A white tea cup and saucer, decorated with red and black symbols, contain brewed tea leaves and liquid. Text overlays read "Wait for it to brew..." and "Then sip!!".

A close-up of the white tea cup's interior, decorated with symbols, shows dark tea leaves settled at the bottom. Text overlay reads "Look for signs and symbols".

Tea reading!!!!

One of my more creative ways of divination I practice. Starts off pretty simple. Pour, drink the tea(make sure not to drink the leaves) and then flip the cup upside down to rid of the excess leaves. Then begin the reading. What you may see in your cup could be letters, shapes, animals, objects, m

317 likes

An open book with dense text rests on a green textured surface, featuring a text overlay that reads 'accessible essay collections that will make you a more interesting person!'.

A hand holds Virginia Woolf's 'A Room of One's Own' with a light-colored cover, against a white bookshelf. An overlay describes it as a classic urging women to build a life independent from men.

A hand holds Jia Tolentino's 'Trick Mirror' with an orange cover and pink text, against a white bookshelf. An overlay describes it as an examination of contemporary culture for feeling seen and understood.

these essays should be required reading

I prefer essay collections to general books of nonfiction because they tend to be more accessible and way less intimidating. By breaking out a concept into easy to digest essays, the reader is able to absorb the information in their own time and can take breaks between essays until they’re ready fo

178 likes

10 Productivity Books on my reading list for 2024

Hey folks! Just a heads-up: I've lined up an amazing stack of books for 2024, and it's all about levelling up our productivity game. These picks are all about getting smarter with our time and being kinder to our minds. 🌿🕒 Reading more is my mantra this year, especially books that unwrap

365 likes

Reading the most banned books

Confession time: I've been sneaking around with some *forbidden* reads lately. 🤫📚 You know, the kind that get people all riled up, the ones they try to hide away. And honestly? It's been *wild*. These books have taken me on an emotional rollercoaster – I've laughed, cried, gotten fir

609 likes

Here’s what I’m currently reading !

Right now I’m truly into finding my way in God and learning new ways to incorporate self love . I went to @Five Below today and found these books! I’ve been journaling a lot and I found these books to be in alignment with my journey ! I’m definitely trying to read more and give all my worries

218 likes

cozy reading routine for autumn🍂

while I read horror and mystery all year round, my craving for fall is at a all time high. I’m saving my favorite fall/halloween movies for next month but I have started reading more fall themed books this week! Here’s my guide on how to get into a fall mood for cozy reading! set the ambiance:

245 likes

A physical copy of The 52 Book Club's 2025 Reading Journal, featuring a detailed illustration of books and reading accessories, is shown inside a cardboard box. Overlays read 'join Lemon8 Book Club' and 'Book lover life'.

An open page of The 52 Book Club 2025 Reading Journal displays a welcome message to 'HELLO BOOK FRIEND', detailing the club's history since 2018, its 50,000+ members, and the excitement for the eighth annual challenge.

An open page of The 52 Book Club 2025 Reading Journal lists 52 prompts for the reading challenge, including 'A PUN IN THE TITLE' and 'PUBLISHED IN 2025'. An overlay asks 'Which prompt should I do first?'.

Prep the 52 Book Club’s 2025 Reading Journal w Me✨

Hello, book friends and Lemon8 peeps! 📚✨ The 52 Book Club 2025 Reading Challenge Journal is here. (I made a previous post about the 2024 challenge.) It’s more than just a journal—an invitation to join a global community of passionate bookworms. With over 50,000 members worldwide, this challenge has

768 likes

Candle Magic: Reading Candles

Each candle color has a different meaning: White: Protection, peace, purification, Chasity, happiness, healing gossip, spirituality (Can be used in the place of any color candle) Green: Healing, Money, Prosperity, Luck, Fertility, Beauty, Employment, Youth, Jealousy, element earth Brown: Healing

101 likes

A person with pink headphones reads a book in a cozy room with bookshelves and plants. The image has a text overlay 'SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS to listen to while READING'.

A Spotify playlist cover for 'Jazzy Morning' is shown, described as instrumental jazz, calming, and perfect for literary fiction or fall mornings. It has 268,875 saves.

A Spotify playlist cover for 'Soul Coffee' is displayed, recommended for romance, lyrical R&B jazz, and soulful black romance books. It has 753,232 saves.

My 3 Fave Spotify Playlists for Reading📚

I have recently for the first time ever started listening to music while I read, and it’s made me able to focus SO MUCH MORE. I always used to think I was the type that needed complete silence to focus on a book, but I realized total silence = too many thoughts floating around in my head = far

5271 likes

Books Worth Reading!

Some books that I believe are worth your time.

24 likes

A stack of thriller books, including 'Pretty Girls' by Karin Slaughter, on a white stool, with the text '3 THRILLERS WORTH READING IN 2025'.

The book 'Pretty Girls' by Karin Slaughter, featuring a dark cover with a necklace, displayed on a white textured stool.

The book 'The Perfect Marriage' by Jeneva Rose, with a white cover depicting two wedding rings, displayed on a white textured stool.

3 Thrillers Worth Reading in 2025

Some of my favorite thrillers I read in 2024, that you should read in 2025! 1. Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter Definitely a dark read, but so good. 2. The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose So twisty and so good! 3. That’s Not My Name by Megan Lally One of my all time favorites! #lemo

331 likes

A hand holds the book 'Come Thru' by Aubree Pynn. The cover features a dark silhouette of a person wearing necklaces against a red and black background. Overlaid text reads 'BOOK Recommendations' and 'Lemon8 @jasminejacai_'.

What You Reading? Here’s A Suggestion

Have You Heard of Aubreé Pynn?! If not, say less. She’s one author I’m ALWAYS going to recommend. Come Thru is book 3 of the LeFleur Mafia series. Glizzy Black is THAT MAN! The Hood Princess who can’t be touched but is always protected and The Forbidden Plug. Tethered souls bound by love that h

228 likes

things I did when I first started reading

things I did when I first started reading and reviewing books that I will never do again 1️⃣ buying a bunch of books WITHOUT reading the back. simply went off vibes and called it good. to be fair they were all thrillers, so basically you know what you get HAHA 2️⃣ refusing to try other genres

820 likes

See more