Growing Interest in Toddlers Reading since Early

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If you want to teach your child for reading you do not need to remain until your child goes to school. As a parent you can teach your child to read since he was a baby. Here are some ladder to encourage attention in toddlers reading.

1. Age 3 months.
Although the baby can not hold many things at the age of three-month, but he was able to enjoy and focus on hearing the sound. Therefore, the baby can be introduced in the language of the book since he is about three months of age. For example, you are able to explain large pictures on the baby.

2. Age 4 – 6 months.
At this age your baby is beginning to notice the image contained in the book even if once in a while. Thus the baby can hold his head up, you can assume your infant with one hand while your other hand holding a book.

3. Age 7 -9 months.
At this age, an infant usually begins to explore. The baby is able to also grab and drop many things. In addition, the baby can put objects into his mouth as part of a curious desire.

For babies aged 7 – 9 months you should give your old book or magazine because at this age babies tend to tear the paper. Your baby may not be attracted in the story but he liked the chanting and song. Therefore, you do not read stories to babies, but you are able to sing a softly song that he could enjoy. You are able to also show and name objects depicted in the book.

4. Age 9 – 12 months.
At this age a baby learns to walk so he could take some things or books which are attracted the baby. No wonder if the infant is able to also take things lightly or a book to the mother as an expression to encourage mothers to play something or read a book.

In their first year, babies start to say the easy words and interested in the contents of the book and connect it with the name of that object. Therefore, the baby likes to listen to mother’s stories about the contents of books and even some infants may repeat sounds or words that her mother speak.

5. Age 12 – 18 months.
At this age children’s language development is increasing. Children are able to say the name of the object. At 18 months of age infants begin to merge two words as the beginning of their skill to create some sentences. They also could hum a song. Books with simple stories and books containing the song are his favorite.

6. Age 19 – 30 months.
Although not perfect, children are able to say a sentence at this age, so he could communicate with other. Some simple stories can be read which make your children happy. A picture-book which is equipped with explanation about the picture is able to also be given.

You are able to perform a number of ways including the following to cultivate interest in children reading.

A. Storytelling.
You are able to tell story to your child on a regular basis such as every bedtime. You can improve a storytelling by introducing children to the picture-book. This is able to make the child began to like the book. You have to show that reading is fun and important.

B. Inviting children to the bookstore.
Occasionally you are able to take your child to go to book stores or book fair. You can show a lot of books those are suitable to their age. Let your child choose some books and you do not need to forbid your toddler to choose the book as far as those are suitable for his age.

C. Asking children to storytelling.
You can try to ask your child to read books or told stories to you. You must scrutinize his story and show that you like to hear his stories or readings which are given by your toddler. Do not give criticism of mistakes made by your child. However, you have to give praise and advice to your toddler. Thus the child will feel valued and motivated to enjoy reading.

D. Giving examples.
As a parent, you must always give the example that your child love to read. You have to show that you like to read and explain the benefits of reading activities. For example, you kept the fish based on the book that you read or you care for your car through the book.