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Reading Tips
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Choose a book with your child
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Hold the book while reading
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Show the illustrations
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Discuss parts of the story - ask your child to guess what comes next
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Discuss the "BIG IDEA" of the story
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Have fun! Reading things that the whole family can enjoy
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Provide a quiet and welcoming atmosphere
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Choose books that expand your child's horizons
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Use expressive voices and make up sound effects for different characters and actions
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Read slowly
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Make sure to answer questions that your child might ask about the story
Tips for babies:
- Make reading fun
- It is never too early to start reading to your child
- Read everything you see to them
- Sing songs to them
- Show them picture books
- Start a tradition of bed time stories
- Make sure you children grow up seeing you read often
- Always have books in the diaper bag
Tips for toddlers:
- Let toddlers handle books
- Answer questions about the story and pictures
- Take books in the car to read or when you will have to wait (lines, appointments, restaurants)
- Create a special book shelf for children to access their own books
- Give books and magazines as gifts
Tips for older children:
- Have children read aloud to you and their brothers and sisters while you do chores
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