I'd love it if you could also check out a free tool (fitness tracker) i added to the marshmallow reading site for parents and kids. www.marshmallowreading.com/strength

You know, that's a good point. It's worth thinking about. In my own case we homeschool and are home with them all day. At times we're sitting and reading with them and occasionally ask questions afterwards, and it's less about the memorizing and more about the habit of reading.

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I like the idea. I'm wondering if you need to ask your kids questions about the books they've read to make sure they're actually reading. If there's a loophole, kids are likely going to find it.