Reading with Your Child
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Sandra Rouse
Sandra is researcher and writer on topics of interest that affect our daily lives. She writes for several websites at http://www.a-personal-health-guide.com. By Sandra Rouse
Published on 11/12/2007
Children learn by example and if reading is one of the activities you do on a daily basis, chances are it will become a habit for your child.
Reading with Your Child
Children lean by example. When they see their parents doing something, they become interested and start to mimic the activity. If you are reading a magazine or newspaper, chances are your child may pick up one just because you are doing it.
You should start reading to your child when they are a baby. Some mothers start reading to their child before it is born. Make reading a part of your daily routine. As they get older and start to talk, read the story and point to the pictures. Identify objects in the picture. Have your child to repeat the word to you. As they gain more understanding, ask questions about the story. If they ask you a question, be sure to stop and answer their questions.
Pick a quiet time to read with your child. Select a comfortable chair that fits the two of you or snuggle on the couch with the book. If you work, you could start a tradition of reading at bedtime.
When your is ready, let them read to you. If they get to a word they do not know, help them with the pronunciation.
My grandfather taught me to read. We read story books but my favorite was the comic section of the newspaper. I enjoyed finding out what the next adventure my favorite characters would get involved in. I looked forward to the Sunday paper because the comics were in color. When I started first grade, I was reading at the third grade level. Reading was fun and enjoyable.
Make it so for your child. If you participate actively in the process, your child will look to these moments you spend together.
If you start early, reading becomes a part of your child's life. It is fundamental to what they do with the rest of their lives.
You should start reading to your child when they are a baby. Some mothers start reading to their child before it is born. Make reading a part of your daily routine. As they get older and start to talk, read the story and point to the pictures. Identify objects in the picture. Have your child to repeat the word to you. As they gain more understanding, ask questions about the story. If they ask you a question, be sure to stop and answer their questions.
Pick a quiet time to read with your child. Select a comfortable chair that fits the two of you or snuggle on the couch with the book. If you work, you could start a tradition of reading at bedtime.
When your is ready, let them read to you. If they get to a word they do not know, help them with the pronunciation.
My grandfather taught me to read. We read story books but my favorite was the comic section of the newspaper. I enjoyed finding out what the next adventure my favorite characters would get involved in. I looked forward to the Sunday paper because the comics were in color. When I started first grade, I was reading at the third grade level. Reading was fun and enjoyable.
Make it so for your child. If you participate actively in the process, your child will look to these moments you spend together.
If you start early, reading becomes a part of your child's life. It is fundamental to what they do with the rest of their lives.