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Books To Babies
“Beginning at birth, all children should be read to with regularity and enthusiasm!” - Early Literacy and Beginning to Read: A Position Statement of the Southern Early Childhood Association, 2002
Read It Loud! Savannah launched its BOOKS TO BABIES program on January 1, 2007, at Savannah’s two hospitals – Memorial Health University Medical Center‘s Women’s Health Institute and at St. Joseph’s/Candler Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital.
Our goal was to provide a book and information package to the mother of every child born in the Savannah area during a one-year period – that was 6,200 in 2007. The program continues in 2008.
Scientific studies have proven that significant brain development occurs during the first five years if life. It is especially important for families and child caregivers to read to children early and often. Click here for more scientific data on the importance and benefits of reading aloud to infants and children.
How to Read Aloud to Your Baby
Relax. Go ahead - you deserve it. Try to make sure baby has a full tummy and an empty diaper...for a few minutes anyway.
Snuggle up with your baby and a book. As your baby gets older, make sure he or she can see the pages. If you have older children, you can all cuddle together - this can be a great opportunity for siblings to spend time with you and the baby too.
Enjoy knowing that you have just make your baby smarter. Reading aloud every day will help prepare your child for success in school and in life. Who knew something so easy and fun could be so good for your baby!
Repeat at least once every day. Make reading aloud to your child part of your daily routine - after dinner, after a bath, at bedtime or at any other time that works for you.
Click here for more tips for reading aloud to babies, toddlers and older children.
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