| Reading to your childSaturday, 19 November 2005 Reading to your child Here are some suggestions to making reading to your child a rewarding experience.Get familiar with the book before you start to read it. When you read the books ahead of time it becomes easier for you to read aloud more fluently and it make it more enjoyable for you and your young listener.Try to limit distractions to the barest minimum, turn off the TV, radio and any other thing that might distract your child from the book and you.It is great to start with the cover of the book; read out the name(s) of the author(s) and the illustrator(s).Never be in hurry, read slowly and follow your child·s pace. Allow him/her to spend time looking at the illustrations in the book. Explain difficult words to ensure he/she understands the storyline of the book.When reading try to use different expressions for different parts of the book. Use different voices for different characters. You can read the exciting parts a little faster. Slow down at suspenseful sections. Be very creative!Always point to the text as you read. Reading this way will help your child learn the difference between words and pictures. Also follow the words with your finger as you read to teach the concept that words are read from left to right.Encourage your child to participate in the reading. You can do this by asking questions about what you have read and asking them to point out certain things in the pictures. Always talk to your child about the book; about the pictures, the characters, how they think the story will end, and their favourite part.Don·t read for too long; ten to fifteen minutes is enough!Each time you read, try something different because variety is important.Click here to see our collection of personalised books for kids  | Baby Information |  | |
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