Reading out aloud to your kids , since they are babies and even when you are carrying them has been proven to help their literacy skills, affinity to reading, higher awareness of sounds and letters.
Other than these scientific and academic reasons , reading a special book (a big chapter book and not only picture books), is another moment to share a special bonding time with the kids. It can be part of the routine before going to bed.
We read to them when they were tiny kids, why not continue that when they are older too . I am sure they will like it , at least until they are 10 or 11 years perhaps. All kids can be different.
They can look forward to hearing what happens next the following day. Ask questions, discuss about the events, explain new words to them and even let them share in the reading from a few lines to a paragraph. Its not a time to test their reading ability but a lovely time to snuggle with them and read for just the love of reading, hearing stories.
Choose a book with them and begin reading to them as much as you can..... These precious years of pouring into them, strengthening your bond with each child will fly away soon.
Other than these scientific and academic reasons , reading a special book (a big chapter book and not only picture books), is another moment to share a special bonding time with the kids. It can be part of the routine before going to bed.
We read to them when they were tiny kids, why not continue that when they are older too . I am sure they will like it , at least until they are 10 or 11 years perhaps. All kids can be different.
They can look forward to hearing what happens next the following day. Ask questions, discuss about the events, explain new words to them and even let them share in the reading from a few lines to a paragraph. Its not a time to test their reading ability but a lovely time to snuggle with them and read for just the love of reading, hearing stories.
Choose a book with them and begin reading to them as much as you can..... These precious years of pouring into them, strengthening your bond with each child will fly away soon.
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