Posts filed under 'reading'

Selecting books for toddlers

Select books that appeal to infants and toddlers. Look for bright colors, sharp contrasts between the picture and the page, rhythmic writing, and plots that are simple but engaging.

From zerotothree.org.

Add comment December 16, 2008

How language and thought are learned

Language and speech are primarily learned through imitation and observation.

During infancy, babies listen to their parents talk and they pay close attention when someone talks to them. This observation of casual conversation is the foundation for a child’s understanding of their native language.

From: brighttomato.com.au

Add comment November 2, 2008

Spark creativity when reading

Let Your Child Ask Questions About the Story.

Use the story as an opportunity to engage in conversation and to talk about familiar activities and objects.

From: Improve-Reading-Skills.Com

Add comment November 1, 2008

Encourage reading

Encourage reading by keeping books visible and at the child’s level.

From: Zero to three.org

Add comment October 15, 2008

The benefits of pausing while reading

Pause while you are reading to show your baby the pictures in the book. Share your own reactions to the story through your voice or gestures, and encourage your child to react to the story as well.

From: National Center for Family Literacy

Add comment October 5, 2008

Make reading interactive

Include your toddler by asking him questions and encouraging his repetition of familiar phrases in the book: "but it wasn’t spilt milk."

After asking him a question, wait for five seconds to give her time to respond. These conversations are the best way to encourage language.

From: Multnomah County Library

Add comment October 2, 2008

The time to read

The key to sharing books together is to look for times during the day when she is most receptive.

Trying to read to a toddler who wants to play outside or with newly discovered toys would frustrate both of you. Your toddler will be most interested when she’s not hungry, wet, or tired.

From: Multnomah County Library

1 comment September 28, 2008

Exploring books

After Reading a Story let your child explore the book and play with toys and objects that remind her of the book. Talk about the book and relate it to his own experiences.

From: National Center for Family Literacy

Add comment September 22, 2008

Reading aloud to your baby

Read aloud to your baby for only a few minutes at a time. Read a little longer as your older baby is willing to listen.

From: RIF.org

Add comment September 7, 2008

Reading attention span

Some children, especially very young ones, do not have the attention span required to sit through an entire story. If this is the case with your child, don’t push her.

Read as long as she will listen, and save the rest of the story for later.

From: Toddler Learning Activities.com

Add comment August 28, 2008

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