Two
to three years
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Read
to Me!
The
single most important way for children to develop the
knowledge they need to succeed in reading is for you to
read aloud to them - beginning early.
What
you'll need... Good
books, A children's dictionary (preferably a sturdy one)
Paper, pencils, crayons and markers.
What
to do...
Read
aloud to your child every day. From birth to 6 months
your baby probably won't understand what you're reading,
but that's okay. You can get her used to the sound of
your voice and get her used to seeing and touching books.
To
start out, use board books with no words or just a few
words. Point to the colors and the pictures and say their
names. Simple books can teach children things that will
later help them learn to read. For example, they learn
about the structure of language - that there are spaces
between the words and that the print goes from left to
right.
Tell
stories. Encourage your child to ask questions and talk
about the story. Ask her to predict what will come next.
Point to things in books that she can relate to in her
own life: "Look at the picture of the penguin. Do you
remember the penguin we saw at the zoo?".
Look
for reading programs. If you aren't a good reader, programs
in your community like Even Start can provide opportunities
for you to improve your own reading and to read with your
child. Friends and relatives can also read to your child,
and senior citizen volunteers are available in many communities
to do the same. Also, be sure to make
writing materials available.
