Reading History

By leslyym
  • Mom reads me prayer book

    Mom reads me prayer book
    My mom would read me a children's prayer book every night before bed. I added this to my timeline because I believe this influenced me to want to read on my own.
  • I started going to the library

    I started going to the library
    In elementary school we had elective and library was once of them. The librarian would read to us and have us do activities. I chose this event because I remember being amazed on how big it was and made me want to read all the books.
  • Started reading the prayer books

    Started reading the prayer books
    I started reading the prayer books to my little brothers and mom. This event is very important because it is when I started to slowly learn how to read.
  • I started reading picture books

    I started reading picture books
    In the school library we were able to choose out books and that when I started to choose and read picture books. I chose this event because I feel like it played a crucial role in my reading journey.
  • My school started quizzing us on books

    My school started quizzing us on books
    In second grade they had a software which would quiz us on the books we read, and we would gain or lose points depending on how we did. I chose this event because this is when i started to not enjoy reading as much.
  • Found reading enjoyable

    Found reading enjoyable
    I was introduced to dork diaries and that's when I finally found reading enjoyable and would even read on my free time. I chose this event because it is when I started to enjoy reading a lot.
  • I would read all day

    I would read all day
    I joined a program where school was from 7am -5pm and my teacher had us read all day and I started to strongly dislike reading. This event was important because it is when I didn't like reading and would get bored easily.
  • Reading to preschoolers

    Reading to preschoolers
    In high school I was in the early childhood, and I would read to preschoolers. This event is important to me because I was influencing others to read.
  • Book group project

    Book group project
    In high school we had to read a book, and we were put into groups. each group was given a character to create a project on. I chose this event because it was a tie where I found reading fun and I was able to collaborate with others.
  • Started to read the bible

    Started to read the bible
    I decided I wanted to have a closer relationship with God, so I started reading the bible and having bible studies. I believe this event is important because it is a moment where I find purpose in reading.