In Conclusion.
Research and child development theories have supported and provided evidence of how valuable parents interactions during shared storybook reading are with their children, and the importance of creating a strong link between home and preschool. Parents using joint attention, dialogic reading, making references to text, and exploring social cognitive themes, are all strategies which research tells us, has the potential to significantly increase your child’s literacy development.
Reading to your children provides a wonderful opportunity to foster a close relationship and a love of reading for your child. Your preschool child’s abilities and learning potential can never be underestimated. Incorporate these strategies and over time watch your child’s literacy skills develop. Happy reading!
Research and child development theories have supported and provided evidence of how valuable parents interactions during shared storybook reading are with their children, and the importance of creating a strong link between home and preschool. Parents using joint attention, dialogic reading, making references to text, and exploring social cognitive themes, are all strategies which research tells us, has the potential to significantly increase your child’s literacy development.
Reading to your children provides a wonderful opportunity to foster a close relationship and a love of reading for your child. Your preschool child’s abilities and learning potential can never be underestimated. Incorporate these strategies and over time watch your child’s literacy skills develop. Happy reading!