COMMUNICATE THE VALUE OF Reading aloud to babies
It's never too early to start. Reading aloud to babies begins at birth.
Born to Read! by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is aimed at providing early literacy resources to library staff as they help expectant and new parents to become aware that reading to a baby from birth is critical to every baby's growth and well being.
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ALSC suggests the following talking points to help librarians communicate the Born to Read message to new parents:
- Everyone can do it: Reading aloud together teaches your child that books are important and that reading is a shared positive and nurturing experience
- It’s important: Pediatricians recommend reading aloud to your child every day; it is important to incorporate reading aloud into your daily routine, such as during play or at bedtime
- It’s never too early to start: Reading aloud with your baby from birth helps your child get ready to learn; Research shows that babies who are read to in the first nine months of their lives are better prepared for school compared to babies who have had little interaction with books
Earlier is Easier Reading Tips: Birth to 8 months
- Read for a few minutes every night at bedtime.
- Read on the go! Share a book while riding the bus or waiting in line.
- Read your world. Read aloud signs and labels as you travel around town.
- Point at pictures and say the names of objects out loud.
Broomfield's Mamie Doud Eisenhower Library
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