It is never too early to start reading to children. Children of all ages enjoy having stories read to them. Reading, cuddling up on a couch or reading before a child takes a nap or goes to sleep at night, is comforting for the child. This special time together builds a bond, take the time to read to the children in your life.
Read slowly, this gives children time to think about what you are reading.
Change your voice for different characters, or read in a softer voice from some characters, louder for others. A sing song voice is fun for young children.
Share a picture book with a child and have them tell you a story from the pictures!
Read every day!
Children have favorites, so don’t worry if they want the same story every day, but add a few others so they can develop new favorites.
Talk about the story, ask the children what was their favorite part. Let them share the story back to you or their parents!
Do arts and crafts about the story. Have them draw you a picture about the story.
If the children are old enough to read themselves, have them read you a story. Alternate, you read, they read. This will encourage them to read more!
Have fun, read stories about subjects you and the children enjoy!
It is never too early to start reading to children. Children of all ages enjoy having stories read to them. Reading, cuddling up on a couch or reading before a child takes a nap or goes to sleep at night, is comforting for the child. This special time together builds a bond, take the time to read to the children in your life.
Share a picture book with a child and have them tell you a story from the pictures!