How to Encourage Family Literacy for Preschoolers
Encouraging preschoolers to become energized about reading is a family affair. As the early developmental years spark, it is the parents' responsibility to make literacy a part of their at-home regular routine. There are plenty of ways to incorporate easy reading projects with your preschoolers that excites them about learning before and after they go to school.
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End every night with a bedtime book. Purchase age-appropriate books that are written with easy concepts and plenty of interesting graphics for your young one. Classic children's books, such as the "Curious George" series by Margaret Rey, Todd Parr's "Do's and Don'ts" and Dr. Seuss books, all contain these elements. Position your little one next to you so he can see the illustrations and words while you're reading. Talk about the pictures as you flip the page. At the end of the story, discuss the concept to teach him what the meaning is.
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Post index cards around the house with the name of objects written on each card. "Lamp," "light" and "door" are all words that you can begin to teach your child to identify. Choose items that you use and mention frequently so that he's confident with the words he's used to hearing. Post colors around the playroom in this fashion as well.
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Sit down and read together. Create a consistent schedule, perhaps on the weekend, designated as family reading time where everyone grabs a book, newspaper or magazine to read. Let your preschooler see you read so that he becomes comfortable with wanting to do so on his own.
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Keep his book stock plentiful. Go to garage sales, the library and clearance sales at the bookstore to purchase books on a regular basis. Buy one or two if you're budget concise. Bring your preschooler with you so that he can help you make the choice for books that catch his eye.
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Participate in reading events in your area. Join a book club at the library where you can bring your little one along with you for story time. Give your child a variety of reasons to get ignited when it comes to reading.
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Create a story tracking board in the kitchen or his bedroom. Buy stickers and a calendar to hang up. Let him choose the sticker of his choice and post it on the proper day when he completes a reading assignment. Offer a reward at the end of the week to stimulate positive reinforcement for a job well done.
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