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Episode 4 - RAISING LIFELONG Readers

Dr. Alejandra Livas-Dlott share ways recommendations for helping children become excited about books. 
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RAISING LIFELONG READERS

Episode 4
Tips from this episode include:
  • Pick books that are of high interest to children
  • Relate the experiences in the books to your child's experiences
  • Talk about how characters are feeling
  • Make predictions
  • Use different voices when reading books 
  • Read books as part of the bedtime routine

​MAKE BOOKS EXCITING​* stimulates imagination and creativity

* develops language and vocabulary

* builds interest in different topics and concepts

* helps children to learn more about their worldACTIVITIES TO PREPARE CHILDREN TO READ​* visit the library and/or bookstore weekly

* make reading part of everyday

* let children choose books based on their interests (include rhyming books, song books and concept books).

* read with expression and let children talk about booksBOOK SELECTION​* Toddlers: choose board books and hard cover books with large, bright illustrations and few words per page. Rhyming books and simple writing are great for this age. 

* Preschool: choose books with more detailed illustrations, sentences and more complex story lines. 

* This is the age where it’s super important to choose high interest topics.

* increases excitement to read

* fosters love of learning and reading

* increases attention span for listening
READING TO ENGAGE CHILDREN​* Read title and examine front cover. Ask child what they think the book will be about. 

* Always read with expression

* act out parts, have children chime during a re-reading, choose some interactive books with flaps, movement, rhymes etc…

* Relate story to their life if you can… Do you remember when….?

* Talk about characters, feelings, problem and solutions from the story.

* How do you think (character) feels? How would you feel if that happened to you?

* When finished reading, ask your child what their favorite part was or ask them to tell you the story or tell someone else about the story (retell). 

* Read the story again and again if your child asks. 
TIME TO READ* 20-30 minutes per day 

* choose good times to read as part of routines (after breakfast, before nap time, at bedtime etc….) 

* reading books is a great one on one activity to bond with your child, snuggle and teach them something. 

* let them see you reading too

* always have books available for them to look at 

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