Reading with My Child
Start Early
It’s never too early to start your baby on the road to reading success. Language development is key. Babies are attuned to their parents’ voices before birth, and love to listen to their parents from birth on. The human voice is soothing to infants and they will become quiet and more attentive when their parent speaks directly to them. You can use this interest to set the groundwork for reading success. Be sure to talk to your baby in your own language, whatever that language might be. It is more natural, making it easier for you to express yourself.
Interested in learning why talking, reading and interacting with your child early on is so important? Then watch this ZERO TO THREE video.
Make Reading Fun
Share books and reading activities with your baby when she is awake, alert and happy so that reading and language development are always good experiences. Avoid putting any pressure on your child and do not try to extend an activity when she is tired, hungry, uncomfortable, or bored. You will be amazed, as she grows, that your baby will learn to love books, will bring you favorite stories again and again, and will begin to take an interest in letters and words, as she begins to understand what the reading process is all about.
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