"Reading together twenty minutes a day is the most important gift you can give a child"
- from "Read to Your Bunny" by Rosemary Wells
Reading aloud is important for a child's early brain growth. Children who are read to from birth are more likely to be ready to learn by the time they go to school. Anyone can read to your child. Ask for help from:
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Brothers and sisters
- Caregivers
- Babysitters
- Friends
Read Together Often!
- Read to your child every day.
- Choose books together with your child.
- Make a story come alive by acting out what's happening.
- Create a reading routine (bedtime, naptime).
- Visit your local library or bookstore.
- Print a Reading Tips Sheet
- Have Fun!
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