Tips for Reading Aloud to Your Child
 

        Reading aloud to children is an experience that establishes a love of reading. Reading aloud to children encourages good listening habits, builds oral vocabulary, and knowledge of how language works. A child who has been read to regularly expects and looks for meaning as they read themselves the basis of comprehension. It is a pleasurable activity that bonds the reader and listener in a good story. Jim Trelease, noted author and expert on the benefits of reading aloud to children, says that parents should read aloud to their children from infancy on. Visit his web site at http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/.  It is very informative. The following are some read aloud tips to keep in mind.

• Select stories you both enjoy

• Before reading a book, preview the pictures and discuss what might happen

• If possible, take turns reading pages and/or parts

• Talk about your favorite characters

• Talk about the exciting parts

• Read a variety of genres such as fiction, non fiction, poems, jokes, plays

• Be prepared to read and reread favorite books

• Try to include varied genres such as nonfiction, fiction, poetry and multicultural literature. This will keep things interesting and provide varied reading experiences for your child.