Make Your Child a Lifelong Reader: The Importance of Reading Aloud
Key Questions Why Read Aloud? How to Read Aloud? What to Read Aloud?
Why Read Aloud? Social Skills Academic Skills Love of Reading
Social Skills Bonding time Promotes self-confidence Encourages positive social interaction Offers new “friends”
Academic Skills Develops longer attention span Enhances listening skills Increases vocabulary Expands knowledge base Stimulates imagination Sharpens observation skills Improves problem-solving skills Heightens curiosity
Love of Reading Develops a positive attitude toward reading Recognition of the importance and pleasure of reading A child read to becomes a better reader
How to Read Atmosphere “Body Language” Discussion
Atmosphere Comfortable chair or sofa Good lighting Set time
“Body Language” Voice inflection Motions and sounds Use finger to point out each word
Discuss the story Talk about the pictures Play with the ending Ask questions
What to Read? Variety Story line Fun
Variety Choose interesting books Let your child choose Match length to attention Expect favorites
Story Line Books of various cultures Colorful books Books that show ideas Books with repetitive sounds
Fun Read, read, read Show your enjoyment LAUGH AND HAVE FUN!