Reading with preschoolers is a valuable way to help them learn to speak, write, and use their imagination. Discover how to make reading fun with these helpful tips:
  • Choose wisely! Choose books that reflect your child's interests and are age-appropriate - your librarian can help.
  • Be silly! Use your voice and body language with feeling and fun when you read aloud to make the story come alive.
  • Repeat! Read your child's favorite book over and over again…then add a new one!
  • Plan ahead! Take favorite books with you so you can read on the bus, in line at the grocery store, wherever!
  • Ask questions! Pause as you read and ask questions about the story like, "What do you think will happen next?"
  • Be wordy! Play word games, discuss new words, put magnetic letters on the refrigerator, and encourage your child to read everything from signs to cereal boxes.
  • Listen! Be an enthusiastic listener, encouraging your child to "read" books to you (even if a lot of the story is from memory or made up).
  • Read! Make sure that your child sees you reading - there is no more powerful way to send the message that you think reading is worthwhile and fun.
  • Keep it up! Keep reading aloud even when your child can read on his/her own.
  • Snuggle! Make reading and relaxing together in a quiet, comfortable place part of your daily routine.
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