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Reading to Your Preschooler
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For many parents, reading a book to their young child is the most enjoyable, stress-free part of the day. Until he learns to read, your child needs your direct help with books more than almost any other area of play, points out noted child development expert Penelope Leach. You should make time every day to read to your child to help him grasp the richness and joy books can bring to his life.
It's a good idea to read a variety of books. Three- and 4-year-olds favor picture books, which they can look at on their own as well as enjoy listening to you read. "Reading" pictures prepares your child for reading words in a few years, so spend time talking about the pictures. Ask her to guess what might happen next or what various characters are doing in an illustration....
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Reading can also be a great nighttime ritual. The American Academy of Pediatrics says reading at nighttime "can help ease a child to sleep and strengthen the relationship between parents and children." 30 minutes a night before bedtime is a great amount of time to spend together and read a few books before its lights out for the night.
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I just love it! My little one snuggles in closer as I read happy stories, spooky stories, loving stories and goofy stories. There is such a special bonding that happens when I've plopped down on the couch or a comfy chair armed with... read more
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August 23, 2007
Little Bookworm
My oldest son adored story time since he was a wee one. At 10 months old he would sit on my lap for an hour, going through book after book. I think the hardest part about reading to preschooler is the repetition, when they ask to read... read moreNot Acceptable?