Reading for 15 minutes

Although the life of the parent is often hectic, you can read with your child at least once a day at a regularly scheduled time. Fifteen minutes could be enough for three short stories.

Most children enjoy listening to many types of stories. They can look at the pictures and ask many questions. You teach them the importance of language. The goal is to motivate children to read so they can practice reading independently at the more advanced stage in life. Enjoy the activity of reading with them.

Books are children’s best friends. Introduce it to your family as early and often as you can. Many places can be appropriate for reading aloud: sandbox, under the tree, or at the beach. Moreover, let child choose her favorite story, and be attentive toward their reactions. Allow them to have questions and answer them utilizing your interpretation.

Reading aloud is a fun home-to-school connection and an early introduction to pleasure of reading. Many public libraries offer group meetings where children and their parents read and develop friendships at the same time.