The Power of Parenting
Friday, 30 July 2010
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Looking at picture books creates an opportunity to tell stories, to share ideas and opinions and to practice speaking and listening. Remember that reading provides Comfort, Play & Teach time for you to share and enjoy books with your infant, toddler or preschooler at bedtime, during playtime….any time!
You will need:
- Books that interest your child - explore different kinds like board books, cloth books, bath books, pop-ups and picture books!
- A book you've made yourself using a small photo album and pictures of family members and familiar things.
Enjoy this more with Comfort, Play & Teach™:
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Comfort:
- Reading with your child is a simple way to build his language skills and to show him you are interested in talking and learning more about what he thinks and knows. Create a daily reading routine where you can cuddle up together and enjoy a favourite book.
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Play:
- Choose a storybook that you and your child have read together many times. Encourage her to hold the book, turn the pages and tell you about the pictures! Together you can point to and label familiar things. Older children can even make up their own story to tell you!
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Teach:
- Provide books for your child at different times of the day. Select vinyl books for bath time. Add board books to your child's play materials so he can pretend to read to his teddy bear. Sing a lullaby book together at bedtime. Your child will discover that reading can happen during different routines!
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