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The most important thing a parent can do to grow a reader is read aloud! During read-aloud time, children learn that a book is read from front to back and that there is a difference between pictures and print. They hear new and interesting words and begin to make connections between letters and sounds. They also find out that things can be learned from books and that stories can be enjoyed again and again. Story reading, perhaps more than any other activity, provides a child with a wealth of information about the processes and functions of the written language.
Read-Aloud Like a Pro
Looking for that perfect story to read aloud at bedtime? Brush up on your read-aloud basics and browse through these favorites. It’s the best way to end the day.
Read Any Good Books Lately?
According to the experts, kids listen on a higher level than that on which they read. They can hear and understand stories that are more interesting and complicated so don’t hesitate to read Charlotte’s Web or James and the Giant Peach to your first-grader – they’ll love it! Visit the Book Nook for more titles.
20 Minutes a Day – the BOOK IT! Way
A refrigerator reminder to help make sure you get your 20 minutes of reading in every day!
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