Life Kit How Reading Aloud Can Help You Bond With Your Kids
Sep 27, 2021
Keisha Sirbois, an early childhood literacy consultant with a PhD in education, shares her expertise on the joy of reading aloud with kids. She reveals how this practice enhances literacy and deepens parent-child bonds, even in busy households. Keisha discusses the emotional and educational benefits of shared reading, offering practical tips to make it enjoyable for children. From exploring diverse genres to integrating reading into everyday life, she encourages families to transform reading from a chore into a delightful bonding experience.
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Reading with Young Children
- Read aloud to children under two for at least 15 minutes daily, focusing on bonding and joyful interaction.
- The content doesn't matter as much as establishing a routine and positive association with reading.
Engaging Active Learners
- For children aged three to five, embrace their active nature during reading aloud.
- Be flexible with book choices, incorporating their current interests like fairies, trucks, or cartoon characters.
Making Reading Fun for School-Aged Kids
- Integrate reading with activities like cooking, using recipes and exploring different cultures through food.
- For artistic children, visit museums and research artists, then find related books at the library and create art.
