--- title: Covenant Classical School Blog | Reading description: Reading | Read this helpful blog by Covenant Classical School to get insights into educating young Christians. --- [![Untitled design-9-2](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-9-2.png?width=495&height=108&name=Untitled%20design-9-2.png "Untitled design-9-2")](https://www.covenantclassical.org/) [Parent Links](https://www.covenantclassical.org/parent-links) | [Contact](https://www.covenantclassical.org/contact-us) [ 704.792.1854](tel:17047921854)     # Covenant Classical School Blog ### Never miss an update! Subscribe to our blog. ## [Reasons to Keep Reading - The Reading Life of an Accidental English Teacher](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/the-reading-life-of-an-accidental-english-teacherand-embedded-book-titles-to-add-to-your-reading-list) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/BBS/happy%20students%20posing%20(1).jpeg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/the-reading-life-of-an-accidental-english-teacherand-embedded-book-titles-to-add-to-your-reading-list) “I've come to realize that however blue my circumstances, if after finishing a chapter of a Dickens novel I feel a miss-my-stop-on-the-train sort of compulsion to read on, then everything is probably going to be just fine.” {Towles, [*Rules of...*](https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/14950407) ## [Do Boys Still Read?](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/do-boys-still-read) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/boys%20reading%20blog%201.jpeg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/do-boys-still-read) As a school librarian, I am often asked whether boys are still reading? With so many pastime options such as video games, ipads, and the like, it often seems as if boys are too distracted to sit down and read a good book. Well, there is great news! ## [The Reading Life of an Accidental English Teacher  {and embedded book titles to add to your reading list!}](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/the-reading-life-of-an-accidental-english-teacher-and-embedded-book-titles-to-add-to-your-reading-list) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Close%20up%20of%20a%20bookshelf%20in%20library.jpeg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/the-reading-life-of-an-accidental-english-teacher-and-embedded-book-titles-to-add-to-your-reading-list) “I've come to realize that however blue my circumstances, if after finishing a chapter of a Dickens novel I feel a miss-my-stop-on-the-train sort of compulsion to read on, then everything is probably going to be just fine.” {Towles, [*Rules of...*](https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/14950407) ## [When a Grandparent Has Alzheimer's or Dementia: Books to Educate and Keep Kids Connected to Their Loved Ones](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/when-a-grandparent-has-alzheimers-or-dementia-books-to-educate-and-keep-kids-connected-to-their-loved-ones) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/alzblog1.jpg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/when-a-grandparent-has-alzheimers-or-dementia-books-to-educate-and-keep-kids-connected-to-their-loved-ones) Alzheimer’s or dementia affects most families at some point. When a loved one begins acting strangely and forgetting more than names, it’s tempting to simply not talk about it. But children and teenagers notice things, and they have their own... ## [The Importance of Teaching Myths](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/the-importance-of-teaching-myths) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/dinner%20table%20blog.jpg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/the-importance-of-teaching-myths) In our culture, myths are not looked upon as necessary or valuable--in fact, they are often equated with *lies*. Many Christians would argue that we ought not spend time learning stories about pagan gods and goddesses, fearful that it would be... ## [21 Best-Loved Books for Preschoolers](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/21-best-loved-books-for-preschoolers) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/Website%20Refresh/reading%20time.jpg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/21-best-loved-books-for-preschoolers) Reading is one of the most important skills a child can develop. [It’s never too early to introduce them to great books](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/ready-set-read-3-ways-summer-reading-can-make-this-summer-your-best-summer-yet). Here is a list of 21 most-loved books for children of preschool age. Choose one from the list and find a quiet moment during the... ## [Ready, Set, Read!!!  3 Ways Summer Reading Can Make This Your Best Summer Yet!](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/ready-set-read-3-ways-summer-reading-can-make-this-summer-your-best-summer-yet) [![](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Summer%20reading%20under%20a%20tree.jpeg) ](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/ready-set-read-3-ways-summer-reading-can-make-this-summer-your-best-summer-yet) Often just speaking the words, “summer reading” can elicit eye rolls and groans from your children. After all, summer is for freedom, adventure, and fun, not more schoolwork.  What if you could turn your reluctant reader into a book lover?  What if... ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Parenting (78)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/parenting) - [Education (60)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/education) - [Classical Christian (46)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/classical-christian) - [Academics (35)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/academics) - [Family (33)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/family) - [Early Education (31)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/early-education) - [Family Fun (25)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/family-fun) - [Leisure (23)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/leisure) - [Community (20)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/community) - ["Character (18)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/character) - [Kindergarten (18)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/kindergarten) - [Religion (18)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/religion) - [college (17)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/college) - [Holidays (15)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/holidays) - [Health (13)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/health) - [Graduation (12)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/graduation) - [Schedule (11)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/schedule) - [leadership (8)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/leadership) - [technology (8)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/technology) - [Athletics (7)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/athletics) - [Reading (7)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/reading) - [Stem (5)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/stem) - [science (5)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/science) - [Fatherhood (4)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/fatherhood) - [Organization (4)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/organization) - [Classical Parenting 101 (3)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/classical-parenting-101) - [Physical Education (3)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/physical-education) - [Classroom (2)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/classroom) - [Diet (2)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/diet) - [Finances (2)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/finances) - [Investing (2)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/investing) - [Math (2)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/math) - [Nutrition (2)](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/nutrition) [see all](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog/tag/reading#) [![Covenant Logo 220.png](https://www.covenantclassical.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BBS/Covenant%20Logo%20220.png?width=218&name=Covenant%20Logo%20220.png "Covenant Logo 220.png")](https://www.covenantclassical.org/) [** ** ](https://www.facebook.com/CovenantClassicalSchoolnc/) [** ** ](https://www.instagram.com/covenantclassicalschool/) [** ** ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCne25duVtUTc4mJ1VK21_ZQ) [About](https://www.covenantclassical.org/who-we-are) [Academics](https://www.covenantclassical.org/academics) [Student Life](https://www.covenantclassical.org/student-life) [Admissions](https://www.covenantclassical.org/admissions) [Faculty](https://www.covenantclassical.org/faculty-and-staff) [Blog](https://www.covenantclassical.org/blog) [Calendar](https://www.covenantclassical.org/calendar) [Contact Us](https://www.covenantclassical.org/contact-us) [Employment](https://www.covenantclassical.org/employment) [Parent Links](https://www.covenantclassical.org/parent-links) ###### **GET IN TOUCH** Covenant Classical School 3200 Patrick Henry Dr. Concord, NC 28027 [**Get Directions**](https://goo.gl/maps/2AStusf3v7G2) **Call Us:** [704.792.1854](tel:17047921854) **Email Us:** [info@covenantclassical.org](mailto:info@covenantclassical.org) ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2031083353842121&ev=PageView&noscript=1)