Opening the cover of a book can unlock a world of adventures, imagination and rich language for your child. When you make reading together a joyful habit, you help them build strong vocabulary, develop speech and create meaningful time with you. Just 10-15 minutes of reading each day is enough to spark interest and curiosity. Here’s how you can help your child fall for books—step by step. 1. Begin from day one Even as a newborn, your baby is absorbing the sounds, rhythms and meaning of language. When you read aloud, point out pictures, talk about sounds, change your tone of voice, make it fun. They’re not yet reading words—but they are learning to love the experience. The earlier reading becomes part of your interaction, the stronger the foundation. 2. Show by example Children are great imitators. If they see you enjoying books, turning pages, getting lost in a story, they’ll begin to understand reading is fun—not just a school task. Making visits to the l...
Opening the cover of a book can unlock a world of adventures, imagination and rich language for your child. When you make reading together a joyful habit, you help them build strong vocabulary, develop speech and create meaningful time with you. Just 10-15 minutes of reading each day is enough to spark interest and curiosity. Here’s how you can help your child fall for books—step by step. 1. Begin from day one Even as a newborn, your baby is absorbing the sounds, rhythms and meaning of language. When you read aloud, point out pictures, talk about sounds, change your tone of voice, make it fun. They’re not yet reading words—but they are learning to love the experience. The earlier reading becomes part of your interaction, the stronger the foundation. 2. Show by example Children are great imitators. If they see you enjoying books, turning pages, getting lost in a story, they’ll begin to understand reading is fun—not just a school task. Making visits to the l...