Reading out loud to your children is one of the best ways as a parent to get your little ones interested in reading and help them build their literacy skills. Sharing storytime can strengthen your family bond, improve their academics, and keep them excited about reading. Whether you pick up a book for enjoyment or to build their skills, this activity together is a way to enhance their abilities in a loving, nurturing environment.
Storytime and Fun Time
If the goal is to enjoy some entertainment with your children, have them select the book. When they get to choose the story, it will keep them engaged and excited to hear the words. Don’t read too fast — read at a pace that allows them to truly take in the story’s context. Most importantly, have fun with it. Make sure to use inflection in your voice and dramatic facial expressions, and go ahead and pause for a laugh. If your child isn’t interested in the reading, try switching the book or acting out the different parts.
Read Aloud, Rise Ahead
Reading aloud can also help your child learn and build their skills. When trying to help your children academically, pick a book slightly above their reading level but still easy enough for them to follow along. Continue to make it fun by being animated when you read. This will help them build their vocabulary and learn new concepts. Make it engaging by asking questions about the book as you read and having them summarize after every few paragraphs. You can ask them to read along.
Family Fun
Reading is an activity the whole family can enjoy, so invite everyone to participate in story times at home. You can turn it into a fun game by reading a passage and having the family guess the longest word. You can also take turns reading and discussing the book as a group. When everyone listens to stories together, it helps build social skills and gets everyone excited about reading.
Reading aloud is a great way to foster a passion for reading, develop skills with words, and teach your children empathy. Even just 5–10 minutes of reading together daily can make a difference.
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