I think one of the best things I’ve done for my children is to expose them to books from a very early age, and we read books together everyday. Some days definitely more than others, but books are part of our life.
Reading to and with your child helps your child develop a rich vocabulary, learn what words mean and contributes to them making progress across all areas of the curriculum.
Children who are engaged readers and read for pleasure also provide themselves with opportunities for self-learning which equates to several years of learning.
(this information is taken from @bookstrust)
Help your child to experience these amazing benefits by reading with them face to face.
This can transform your reading experience because:
- You can see what your child is interested in: this means you can talk about the parts of the picture they’re most interested in, so when you talk about that your child is more likely to listen and attend to what you’re saying – which means they’re more likely to benefit from the wonderful words you’re using.
- This also makes it easier for you to simplify the story and not read all the words if the language is a bit advanced or long for your child. It’s much easier to think about what to say when you’re following your child’s lead, than when you just have to think about it on the spot yourself.
- Your child can see your facial expressions: which gives them a clue about what the words you’re saying mean, and also helps them to understand the emotions in the book.
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This blog was written by Kate Burgess, Pippin’s Speech & Language Therapist