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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