EFSB's Literacy Timeline

  • Born

    Born

    My parents read to me before birth and throughout my childhood.
  • Bedtime Stories

    Bedtime Stories

    Father read bible stories to me at bedtime.
  • Age 4

    Age 4

    I can recall watching programs such as Sesame Street and Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood on tv.
  • Started Preschool

    Started Preschool

    I discovered Curious George Books.
  • Learned to read in First Grade

    Learned to read in First Grade

    Learned to read and wanted to read everything that I could.
  • Elementary School Grades 2 to 5

    Elementary School Grades 2 to 5

    I enjoyed reading during school and outside of school. I liked to read Archie comic books and storybooks. I played teacher with my dolls and read to my dolls, with my sisters,to my parents and my dog.
  • First "Long Book"

    First "Long Book"

    In 4th grade I can remember reading what I thought was a really long book because it had more than 100 pages. I think it was called Jelly Belly.
  • The Outsiders

    The Outsiders

    Read the Outsiders in Middle School.
  • Middle School

    Middle School

    I really enjoyed reading and this is when I discovered I wanted to become a teacher. This had a lot to do with my reading teachers Mrs. Moore and Ms. Dickinson.
  • High School 9th-12th grades

    High School 9th-12th grades

    In high school I read a Time to Kill for a report and formed an interest in John Grisham novels.
  • Niece was Born

    Niece was Born

    I read to her all the time and she loved Elmo and Dr. Seuss.
  • Nephew Born

    Nephew Born

    Read to nephew and his favorite book was Love You Forever.
  • College Years

    College Years

    Reading for pleasure dropped off significantly and most reading was from textbooks.
  • Reading Courses at TWU

    Reading Courses at TWU

    I begin taking my reading courses in college and developed an interest in pursuing options in the reading field.
  • Kindle Generation

    Kindle Generation

    I got a Kindle and started reading for personal pleasure again. Also discovered I could download my college textbooks for a lot less money!
  • Present Day

    Present Day

    I spend the majority of my reading time on textbooks but I do read for pleasure also. I enjoy mystery novels mostly. I have also decided to finish reading the entire Bible this year which I started last year and did not complete. I also enjoy reading children's book and finding new books that I enjoy and I have started building my classroom library for the future.