Impact of Reading Aloud
Reading aloud to children has a great impact on their literary development and that is why it is important for parents and caregivers to do it as early as possible. Children should also be encouraged to read out loud as soon as they are able to, as this contributes to their ability to read and to develop their language.
Non-Fiction Exposure
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Last time we discussed three ways you can use books to facilitate a child’s ability to learn language.
This week we are going to explore three more ways you can help make reading a language-learning experience for your child!
Remember sharing a book is an ideal time for having a conversation with your child and can help you to facilitate language development because:
Shared Reading
Parent and Child Shared Reading
You can use books to facilitate a child’s ability to learn language. Sharing a book is an ideal time for having a conversation with your child and can help you to facilitate language development because:
- Looking at books develops concentration and attention span
- Parents can use modelling, repeating and imitating to help elicit language
- Repetition is a natural part of reading books
- A favourite, familiar book reinforces already learned language
Here are three ways you can help make reading a language-learning experience for your child!