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Becoming A ReaderEvery step a child takes toward learning to read leads to another. Bit by bit, the child builds the knowledge that is necessary for being a reader. Over their first 6 years, most children
Children can take more than one of these steps at the same time. This list of steps, though, gives you a general idea of how your child will progress toward reading. Typical Language AccomplishmentLearning to read is built on a foundation of language skills that children start to learn at birth-a process that is both complicated and amazing. Most children develop certain skills as they move through the early stages of learning language. Read with your child and talk with your child as often as you possibly can. You will be giving them the gift of reading down the road. By age 7, most children are reading. Read to Me, Sing to Me Why: When you read to and talk with your baby, you help her to learn. As your baby hears the sounds of your voice and others around her, her brain becomes more organized for learning. Read and Sing to your baby every day. What you need: Your baby, a simple board, music. What to do: Hold your baby and read to her or tell her a simple story. Make your voice go high. Use lots of facial expression. this is called "parentese." Notice how your baby responds to your voice when you talk to her like this. Sing simple rhymes or songs to her throughout the day. The repetitions, rhythm, and rhyme in songs and nursery rhymes are important in learning the patterns of language. Tip: Sing, talk and read to your baby everyday. Sing or play different types of music. Don't feel silly talking to your baby and singing to her. You're helping her develop language skills that are important for later learning.
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Book for Me
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What you need: Your baby, a small chubby or board book What to do: Hold your baby and describe to her the pictures in the book. Point to the pictures as you talk. vary the sound and tone of your voice to draw her attention to the book. Your baby may want to turn the pages in the book or wave the book around. this is common behavior. Tip: "Reading to your bay at this age is mostly labeling pictures on the pages. Your baby will enjoy the simple rhymes and familiar patterns you will find in some books. Story lines in books are too hard for your baby to follow at this age. A Book for Me Why: toddlers will like books that include songs and rhymes. Books based on a theme, such as bedtime or everyday activities, are also appealing to toddlers. Look for books that
What you need: Your baby and a board book with a familiar theme. What to do: Hold your toddler and talk about the pictures in the book. Using descriptive words, point to pictures as you talk about them. vary sounds and tone of your voice to draw your toddlers attention to the book. Your toddler may want to turn the pages of the book or jump from back to front. this is a common behavior. Notice how your toddler looks at the familiar pictures in the book. What new words is your toddler saying as you look at he book together? Tip: Your toddler will enjoy repeating words and phrases you say. When reading a book with a phrase that repeats, slow down before the phrase to signal to your toddler it is time for him to join in.
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Book for Me Why: Your toddler will enjoy reading stories with you. Books that relate to his everyday experiences will capture his interest. Your toddler will spend more time looking at the details of the pictures. Books with a few word on each page are appropriate for this age.
What you need: Your toddler and a book about a routine or activity What to do: Hold your toddler or sit next to him to read the book. talk about the pictures on the pages. Relate the activities you see on the page to your child's everyday activities. Talking about the book is an important way to "read" a book to your toddler. Tip: Your toddler is able to guess what will happen next in a familiar routine. this makes predictable books especially appealing to him. When he can guess what will happen next, he will become more involved in "reading" the book with you.
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Book for Me Why: Books are an important
part of your child's language learning.
What you need: Your 2 year old, your child's favorite book What to do: Hold your child or sit next to her to read her favorite book. Ask her to "read" the book to you. Notice how she holds the book with her finger. How does she turn the pages of the book? These are important skills that your child learns by having lots of experience with books. Tip: You may have a special basket or shelf in your home for your child's books. But young children like to carry books around with them so think of the special place as where your child's books can be found, not so much where they belong.
A Book for Me Why: Books are an important part of your child's
language learning. What you need: Your preschooler, a few children's books What to do: Hold your child or sit next to him and read some favorite books. Point to related pictures when reading things that are new to your child this will help give meaning to the new words he is hearing. You can also explain new words as you reach the end of each page. Tip: Limit the number of questions you ask your child about the story you are reading. "Quizzing " makes it hard for him to understand the story. Make natural comments about the book or story.This will help your child understand it better and make reading the story more enjoyable.
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