Read to Learn Tips: August 1, 2011
Compiled by Sally C. Fuller, Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation
August 1, 2011
Talking to your child — from birth — gives them a world of words and ideas, for free!
These reading tips are from "Ready or Not, A Parent's Guide to School Readiness," developed by the Connecticut Commission on Children.
- Babies use sounds like "Ma," "Da" and "Ba."
Encourage your baby to make these sound combinations by repeating the sounds, responding with different patterns and with words. Imitate your baby's laughter and facial expressions. - Talk, sing and recite nursery rhymes as you bathe, feed and dress your baby.
- Talk to your child — of any age — about what you are doing and what you see. Identify colors, count things around you, name people you know and introduce animal sounds.
- While grocery shopping, discuss what you will buy, how many you need and what it will cost.
Discuss the size, shape and weight of the packages.
- When your child starts a conversation, try to give him or her your full attention.
