- If we
believe in the importance of modeling in the learning process
of our children, then we can most likely subscribe to the following
beliefs:
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- Children
who are spoken to will learn to speak...
- Children
who are answered will learn to ask questions...
- Children
who hear stories will become storytellers...
- Children
who are read to will want to read....
- Children
who are taught to love books will show someone else the way...
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- Jim
Trelease in The Read-Aloud Handbook advises us that, by beginning
reading to our youngest children, we can stimulate, not only
their academic success but, their imaginations and their future
goals.
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- Some
Suggestions...
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- Babies
in the womb hear their mother's voice. Begin to reading before
they are born.
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- Newborns
love to hear sounds. Begin with poetry the and rhythmic sound
of your reading voice.
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- Children
of all ages love the illustrations. Sometimes choosing books
with wondeful illustrations are thoroughly enjoyed by older readers,
also.
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- Use
variety of materials from poetry, joke books,short stories, comics
to nonfiction materials on topics that interest your child.
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- Make
read aloud a routine.
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- Read
slowly so children can build mental images.
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- Allow
for questions and conversation.
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- Set
up a time for independent reading, even if your child is only
ready to turn the pages.
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- Make
sure your child sees you reading for pleasure.
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- All
children hear a story on at least three different levels: emotional,
intellectual, and social.
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- Choose
a comfortable quiet spot, secluded from interruptions.
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