Let's Get Reading!
Ellen Hoffman, Vice President of Merrick/Bellmore Services
Summer
is just around the corner, and so too is the importance of reading daily with
your children.
Reading together provides a wonderful
opportunity for one-on-one time with your little one. Jim Trelease, author and educational
authority on reading aloud, has found that there is a strong correlation
between being read to and a child’s desire to read. Choose books to read aloud that are two
levels above your child’s age or grade.
Take a book
with you this summer wherever you go.
During a car ride you can discuss a book you’ve read the day
before. Play a game recalling details of
a story by omitting key words and let your child fill them in. Children love repetition and enjoy reading
the same book over and over again. Ask
your child to “read” the pictures and tell you the story. You will be surprised to learn how much your
youngster retains!
Technology is amazing and plays a very important role
in all our lives, but should never replace that very special time of the day when
you cuddle up with your child and a special book.
HAPPY READING!
Looking for a great read? Check out our Pinterest board for some of our favorite books!
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