Well, I never thought I would be entering this part of social media but here I am with my own blog, of which to start with I’m focusing on ideas about developing reading skills at home and at school. Enjoy …
Reading
Let’s start with what is most important … reading to your child. My children are all grown now, but I have fond memories of reading or hearing my husband to read the children, which taught them that reading can be fun and to value time set aside for reading.
Also, did you know that reading out loud has a great impact in teaching a child to understand the rythm of sentences, sentence structure and vocabulary, much more so than if the child is left alone with the book.
Tip One
It is important to set a regular time aside for reading or making up stories together.
When? Whatever time works best with your schedule. For our family bedtime was always the easiest.
Why?
- You are more relaxed and ready to enjoy the time with your kids. The kids are more relaxed.
- A habit of reading at bedtime will result in unexpected moments when your child opens up to talk about the day,
- or any worries and – what is super fun — all the observations she or he will make that will surprise and delight you.
- You will never regret that time, as child rearing goes so quickly and one day you will long for just five minutes to go back to that precious reading time together and their innocent questions. Enjoy the moment.
Tip Two
I highly recommend a bookshelf in each of your children’s room.
Why?
- It teaches them to enjoy the ownership of books and going back and rereading a book they enjoyed whenever they like.
- If space is limited, of course, you could develop the family library and section off shelves for each child. Whatever works for your family.
