Just when you may be rotating your children’s old toys with new toys acquired from the holidays, be sure that their books do not fall forgotten! The Building Blocks for Literacy website stresses: “research has demonstrated that children who are read to and engage in conversation have greater success in school.” Here are just some of the ways reading can enhance children’s healthy development: * Children learn words and how they go together.
* Children can explore thoughts and feelings.
* Reading encourages hand-eye coordination.
For more information, check out this bit of information from Child Care Resource: http://www.childcareresource.org/pdf/books_books.pdf
Of course, in a perfect world, we could play and read with our children all day. But what if you have other things to do? Books on tape/CD/MP3, recordable books, Leapfrog Tag, and this new gadget I just found—AnyBook Reader, are all great alternates. Janet Lansbury of Elevating Child Care elaborates on how these tools can be useful for your sanity and your child’s development:
Looking for places to get books? Your local library is a great place! And at GoodWill, most books are 99₵!
Would you like more information about how to make reading fun?
The SBFC and Growing Kids South Burlington are co-sponsoring a Mother Goose Parent Program.
It is 3 night program. February 8, 15, 22nd. From 7-8pm.
Learn fun activities to do with your child to help promote early literacy skills and a love of reading.
Best of all... parents will receive FREE books for their children.
For more info or to sign-up, contact Colleen, your other playgroup facilitators, or Miss Meg at the South Burlington Library.
