Monday, June 20, 2011

Top 10 Things Every Child Needs ~ TIP 10: Make Reading A Priority


Reading with children demonstrates a love for books and learning, and is a wonderful way for parents and children to spend quality time together.

What Can Parent Do?
  • Read to your child everyday
  • When you read to your child, hold him/her on your lap
  • Point to pictures and ask questions
  • Repeat the same book to help your child make the connection between the written page and spoken word
  • Write down a story your child tells you - show them their words in writing