Raise a Reader

 

Reading to your baby and toddlers

When should I start reading to my baby?

It's never too early. Your baby learned to recognise your voice in the womb.

Reading together whenbabies are as young as 4 months old is important because the roots of language are developing in a baby'sbrain even before he can talk!

Role of Parents in helping children to Develop Reading Skills

Reading a book to your baby is a one activity that you can really turn into a special time with your baby,"

Of course, your newborn won't understand the meaning of what you say to begin with, but the different rhythms and sounds will help to stimulate and develop his hearing and listening skills later in life. 

No matter how old your baby is, regular reading helps him understand that books are fun.

Repetition helps your baby to build his language skills, so look for stories that use the same phrases again and again, or just read your baby's favourite stories to him often. To keep him interested, vary the pitch of your voice, or use different voices for different characters. 

Research shows that interactive reading is a great way to help build a child's vocabulary and understanding. So although your baby can't talk back to you yet, try to ask him questions about what you're reading.

In fact, research suggests that the sooner you start reading to your baby, the more positive an impact it will have as he grows.

If you do decide to let your baby watch TV, watch with him and keep sessions short - no more than 10 minutes or 15 minutes at a time. Ask your baby questions about what he’s watching, repeat any funny noises or dances to entertain him and turn the TV off when the programme is over.

Similarly, research shows that babies don't get the same benefits from DVDs as they do when their parents read to them. Most experts advise that babies shouldn’t watch TV or spend time on a computer until they are at least two years old.

What kind of books you can read for 3 months babies?