"I read aloud to my child because I love to see her reactions or I love to read to her."-momoftwo
"I read to my child aloud so that I can share with her my love of literature. I hope one day she loves to curl up to a great book as much as her momma does."- DeSuMama"My daughter loves when I read with her. She climbs in my lap as if boarding a jet plane. I think she loves that each story always works out the same way. Each character says the same thing. You can see her mouthing the words and she laughs at the funny parts with such sweet anticipation. Children learn stability when they hear the story. Words can be so reliable."- Mommy Gratitude
"It's a relaxing way to get away from the television and it's a great way for my kids to learn new things."- Momma's ReviewsThe M Family" I read to my child aloud so he will grow up to be a confident and curious reader"-Ezzy LanguzziBig Thank you to all the mom's who participated in this years #GUBBASHThank you for sharing this special moment with us!Here are 30 Parent tips for Readingfrom Los Angeles Times Read by 9 as inserted in the Read Aloud Together Booklets
1. Read to your child every day for at least 20 minutes.
2. Reading to your child in English or your native language shows that reading is important.
3. Keep books in an accessible place.
4. Give your child a set of plastic alphabet letters.
5. When reading, turn the pages slowly and ask your child to talk about the pictures in the story.
6. Label furniture and other household items.
7. Take you child to the local library for storytelling hour.
8. Take your child to the library to get a library card and to check out a book.
9. Encourage your child to read at home, as well as in school.
10. Keep books, magazines and newspapers around the house
11. Help your child find letters on cereal boxes9 food packages, sign, etc
12. Read a book to your child over and over again.
13. Encourage children to make their own books as gifts.
14. Read a magazine or newspaper with your child.
15. Give books to your child as a reward.
16. Restrict the time your child watches television.
17. Take books wherever you go.
18. Sing songs and read poems to your child.
19. Make sure your child sees you reading.
20. Young children will enjoy the time they spend reading with the family.
21. Act out the story as you read it to your child.
22. Choose books about your child’s special interest.
23. You can find inexpensive books at library book discard sales and garage sales.
24. Read everything you see, such as billboards, maps and recipes.
25. As you teach your child to read, take turns reading pages.
26. Alternate reading stories, poems, fiction and nonfiction.
27. Make a time and place for reading.
28. Ask your child questions about what he is reading.
29. To increase the vocabulary of your child, write letters and words on flashcards.
30. Share family stories with your child.
oh my gosh! I love this!! I want a baby to read too. Good luck to you all:)
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to read with alot of expression and excitement to keep it interesting.
ReplyDeletegreat tips ! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you put this together Ruby! :) Thanks for having me any my family be a part.
ReplyDeleteI read to my boys because I love the time we spend together, it brings us closer and ends our day with our imaginations going. Loved these tips!! (we sometimes make up a different ending .. we are literary rebels :)
ReplyDeleteRuby, what a wonderful post and great suggestions! Thank you so much for including the Languzzis. One tip is to try to read to them when they're not too tired. Un abrazo y beso, Hermana. : )
ReplyDeleteI love the photos of Moms reading to their children! So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteMy tip: Make it entertaining, act out the characters, and the book will become real to them. This will also make you the cool Mom when your kids talk about you in the future. My teen still recalls our reading sessions with fondness!
What a beautiful post, I loved seeing all the Mommy's and their story times! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing for showcasing the importance of literary appreciation on GUB's bday.. so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteMy tip? Alina loves to read the same book over and over. So to bring attention to a new word, action or focus, I change my tempo and inflictions to achieve such.
Besos!
I'm a follower, my tip is: It's never too early to start! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan on FB & wrote on your wall!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a Twitter follower as @BrittanyCiara92.
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ReplyDeleteWhat is your tip to read aloud to kids?
ReplyDeleteHave fun and be silly. The more you engage in reading out loud with your kids, the more they will enjoy it. I love to make silly voices for different characters, my daughter loves it.
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I follow you on GFC and my tip is to choose the book with the age and likes of the kid in mind. If you are reading something that interest them in some way they'll engage more and enjoy reading for a lifetime.
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