Importance of Reading Importance of Reading to Childrento Children

Jennifer Castillo S.

Why should we read to children?Why should we read to children?

It’s a fun way to interact with youngsters

Children grow as readers and learners

Appreciate literatureHelps build language

skillsChilds confidence grows

Why should we read to children? Why should we read to children? (continued)(continued)

Enhances reading and listening skillsReading will become a habit likely to

maintainImproves social skillsBond between parent and child growsLearn new concepts

Reading and the 4 areas of Reading and the 4 areas of developmentdevelopment

Thinking SkillsCommunication SkillsPhysical DevelopmentSocial and Emotional Development

Thinking SkillsThinking Skills

Thinking SkillsThinking Skills

Ability to recognize and associate words with an image

Use of context clues

Become part of the reading by guessing what may happen next in the story

Communication SkillsCommunication Skills

Communication SkillsCommunication Skills

Respond to reader by using hand gestures and eye contact

React to changes in tone, pitch, volume and intonation

Begin to learn new words

Physical DevelopmentPhysical Development

Physical DevelopmentPhysical Development

Holding book

Turning pages

Using a glossary/dictionary

Social and Emotional Develop.Social and Emotional Develop.

Social and Emotional Develop.Social and Emotional Develop.

Interaction with others

Ability to pay attention

Participate in group activities singing, clapping, dancing etc

A good childrens’ book should..A good childrens’ book should..

Evoke feelings and emotions

Have illustrations that facilitate understanding

Use language that is pleasing, soothing and appropiate

Start reading today!!Start reading today!!

Thank you for your attentionThank you for your attention