great tips for reading aloud to your child
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Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star Tips from the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star Research shows reading aloud is the single most important thing you can do to help a child prepare for reading and learning.
Source: ReadAloud.org
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Tip 1. Read aloud at any age!
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Don’t wait for your child to get to a certain age to start reading aloud. Begin now!
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Continue reading aloud to your child even after he or she learns to read. Kids benefit from listening to others read aloud.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Did you know?The number of words a child knows when entering kindergarten is a key predictor for future success.
ReadAloud.org
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Tip 2. Pick the right book.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
For young children, children's books with rhyming and repetition work well.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Ask the staff at your Library for more information on picking the right book for your child’s reading level and interests.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Tip 3. Be consistent.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Read aloud daily and, if possible, around the same time each day.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Reading before bedtime is popular with many families.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Did you know?Only 48% of children in this country are read to each day.
ReadAloud.org
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Tip 4. Encourage participation.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
As your child gets older, ask him or her to fill in words for you as you read aloud.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Did you know?From birth to age three are critical years in the development of language skills.
ReadAloud.org
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Tip 5. Challenge your child.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Try to choose children's books that are above your child's reading level but still keep your child engaged. Ask staff at your Library for help.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Tip 6. Keep it interesting.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Vary what you read. In addition to fiction, you can also read poetry, magazines, and nonfiction.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Tip 7. Turn the table.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
As your child gets older, occasionally pick a book right at his or her reading level and take turns reading to one another.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
When you read aloud to your child it demonstrates they are important and valued.
Read Aloud to Your Child like a Rock Star
Make reading aloud a daily routine and it will become a pleasure for both you and your child.
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