How to Read Aloud for Parent Involvement

Reading aloud to children has lifelong educational and emotional benefits. Children, even as young as infants, crave attention and bonding from their parents. Reading aloud not only gives them those benefits but also helps them to become better readers and, eventually, do better in school. As children reach school age, reading assists them with sentence structure and grammar. Parents involved with their children's reading habits can create a lifelong love of books and a special relationship with each other.

Instructions

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      Pick an age-appropriate book to read to your child. If your child is old enough, allow her to pick out the book.

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      Find a comfortable place to read with your child. Her bed, a couch or the floor are popular choices for a story reading session. If your child is an infant, consider reading to her in a rocking chair.

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      Tone your voice to fit the theme of the story. Exaggerate your voice for an action book or soften your voice for a soothing book.

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      Encourage your child to interact with you during the story. Ask her question about what comes next or what she thinks about a particular part of the book.

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      Create a daily routine to read aloud to your child. Pick a time that works with both of your schedules.

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