Child Development Includes Reading
Reading is vital to the development of children. For nearly every aspect of life, reading is required, whether it be newspapers, computer screens, road signs, instruction booklets, forms to be filled in or even just the TV guide!
Reading at a young age will only build a solid educational foundation that can result in success throughout a child’s academic years. First identify the young reader’s interest. What type of animals do they like? What are their hobbies? There are many different kinds of books available to interest young readers, ones with bright colors, textures and pretty pictures. Books featuring characters, objects or animals familiar to a youngster will help create interest by giving them a connection with the contents of the book.
The more you read to your child, the more interested in books and in reading they’ll become and want to learn to do it by themselves. This is just what you want as the more they read, the better they’ll become. Chart and reward progress. Make it fun and not a chore; make a game of it sometimes. Challenge them to try something harder. Check for comprehension by ask them questions about the story to see if they are understanding what it was about. These things don’t have to take long, but are better when they are done often, as this helps to form a reading habit in your child.
Reading improves vocabulary and enhances language skills, enabling children to express themselves better when speaking and in their writing. Opening their minds to a world of books lets them see the consequences of actions people take, thus helping them to learn a sense of responsibility for what they choose to do and developing their critical thinking and problem solving abilities. Never underestimate the importance of reading in child development.
I’ve tried to sit down with my now two year old son to read. Sometimes he will grab the book, close it and put it back on the shelf. Other times he’ll bring me a book to read. It is a frustrating process, especially when you keep hearing how important it is to get them reading at a young age..anyway, do you have any tips on how to get someone so young interested in reading? Or should I wait until he is older?
As I see more and more kids into TV instead of books. I feel parents should encourage kids to read books, because they are helpful in the early years of child development as they shape thinking and comprehension skills.
Rocio remember patience is key as you help in the development of your child’s reading skills. Also at the age of 2 most toddlers attention spans are extremely short. Choose books that align with your child’s interest- favorite animals, seasons, foods, colors, toys or places to name a few. Board books that include textures so that your child can feel what they are reading about are also great. Keep reading to him 10-15 minutes atleast a day. You can interest him by adding sound effects to a story, being animated as you read and using your voice to escalate with an exclamation sentence or grumble as you read a line about an approaching monster.