To "warm up" a book, use the K-W-L strategy: Talk with your child about what you both KNOW about the subject, what you WONDER and afterwards, what you've LEARNED.
Parents can help build children’s self-esteem by eliciting stories from them that position the child as the hero.
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Finding time to read to your children can be hard, but there are several ways you can make sure your child gets the most out of time for reading aloud.
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Parents want to do everything they can to get their kids' school year off to a good start. Here's why talking with them is one of the best ways to do that.
Research has typically found that shared reading experiences are highly beneficial for young people.
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Research shows that preschool children take characters from popular television shows and movies and blend them together to create complex oral stories.
Family dinners can whet children’s appetites for reading.
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