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Read to your child!
One of
the most important skills parents teach children is how to communicate - how
to speak, listen, and to read. By reading aloud to your children you are
teaching them all of these skills. Reading to young children also expands
their vocabulary, improves memory, and allows them to practice listening
skills. Be sure to read often to your child - what happens in the first few
years of life can make a difference for a lifetime!
Reading
Tips:
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Ask the librarian to help
you and your child choose books.
•
Read your child’s favorite books together again and
again.
•
Act out the story – create a different voice for each
character.
•
Sing or chant nursery rhymes and other poems. Children love
rhythm, rhyme and repetition.
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Find books to match your child’s interests.
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Use books to help talk about difficult topics.
Click here to view a sample of the Alabama Partnership for Children's Read to your Child! information card which contains the above information. To order copies for distribution at a minimal charge click here to download and print the order form.