Kids reading books
Reading books to kids or kids reading books is one of the best gifts you can give your child.
When children are young it is your attention they seek so book reading to them, all snuggled up, is so enjoyable to a child. Reading books conjures up feelings of being close to Mum and Dad and having fun reading.
Most of all, unbeknown to kids, you are giving them the gift of life and teaching them to read, to understand text, to communicate, they are learning about what they read, they learn about their own thinking when provided with other ideas and the list goes on.
Night time is often the perfect time for reading books. Your child could be read to or your child might read to themself before bed. If your child reads to themself ask them about what they read:-
– did you enjoy it?
– was there a message?
– who is your favourite character at the moment?
– how do you think the story will end?
Children understanding what they read is very vital to furthering their reading standard.
However, during holiday time I think it is also important parents do not forget to include reading during the day as an activity. It only has to be 20 minutes a day and this will be so beneficial. How to make reading part of your child’s holiday:-
1. After 30 minutes reading you can have 30 minutes on the computer.
2. After you read for 20 minutes you can swim until lunch time if you like.
3. You can watch your movie while you are in bed if you read for 20 minutes before.
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