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Reading Aloud
Reading aloud to kidseven just a few minutes a dayis proven to build literacy
and learning skills. Reading can help kids do better in school, and for the rest
of their lives. Every child deserves that kind of advantage. Here are some ideas
to help you make reading together fun for you and your kids.
1 Read with your child every day, even just a few minutes.
Encourage older siblings to read to their younger brothers
and sisters.
2 Bring a book along to read when you ride the bus together,
wait in line at the store, or go to the doctors office. Reading
is a great way to keep children occupied and happy when
youre waiting.
8 Talk about the story with your child. Did he or she like it? Why?
9 Older children enjoy reading aloud, too. They can read their
favorite parts, or you can take turns reading chapter books.
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1 After you finish the story, ask your child some simple questions, such as:
What did the lion want to do with the mouse in the beginning of the story?
How do you think the little mouse felt?
What happened to the lion when he was walking through the jungle?
How did the little mouse help the big lion?
Why do you think the little mouse and the big lion became friends?
2 Color the puppets on the next page. Use any colors you want.
3 Cut out the two puppets, then carefully cut out the holes. Put two fingers
through the holes. You can either be the lion or the mouse.
4 Take turns acting out the role of the very big lion and the little mouse.
5 You and your child can tell and retell the story. Have fun changing the
story if you want!
6 Save the finger puppets. Use them with other stories or to tell stories
of your own.
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Choosing Books
Here are some suggestions for choosing books your children will really like.
Younger children enjoy books that use word repetition, rhymes, and
predictable text. Look for books with colorful pictures and simple words.
For beginning readers, select books that match their skill level.
If your child has a favorite book, he or she may enjoy other books written
by the same author.
Choose books that match your childs interests, from dinosaurs to dancing.
Most children like books that are funny.
Designers
Scott Thorpe
Jenny Barrett
WGBH Design
Print Production
Mark Hoffman
WGBH Design
Illustrator
Steven Mach
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