Raising a Reader*:
Begin when your child is born and read every day. Sing to your baby. Repeat nursery rhymes. Visit the library and attend their story times. Choose books with colorful pictures and simple words – or no words at all. Read with expression – or just tell the story to your own words. Hold the book so that your child can see the pictures clearly. Let your baby play with a book and turn the pages – board books are great. Point out the words by running your finger under then as you read – left to right. Create fun voices for characters and add personal touches to make the stories more unique. Encourage your toddler to point out objects, repeat words, and to talk about the story. Read your child’s favorite books over and over again. Tell stories about your family and your culture. Make books for your children from magazines or actual family photos – these are always a favorite. Let your children see that you read books to.
*Information from ALA Born to Read and Zero to Three
Learn about the 6×6 Ready to Read program at our library or at http://6by6.mykansaslibrary.org/
For more information about the Baby Lap Sit program or Story Time, please get in touch with Judy Kleinsorge. Her contact information is on the Contact Us page.