{"id":8319,"date":"2020-06-23T19:38:55","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T23:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/?p=8319"},"modified":"2023-08-30T10:07:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T14:07:59","slug":"spark-a-love-for-literature-with-these-read-aloud-tips-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/spark-a-love-for-literature-with-these-read-aloud-tips-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Spark a Love for Literature with These Read-Aloud Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From your child\u2019s first time hearing a story to their teen escape\ninto the pages of an intriguing novel, reading and being read to helps children\nexplore the countless possibilities of both real and imagined words.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rEAD1-300x222.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rEAD1-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rEAD1.png 539w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The stories you read aloud\nto your children are often their first exposure to the world of books, and it\nis the most effective way to cultivate a love of reading at an early age.\nReading aloud is important, not only because it shows how much fun reading can\nbe, but also because it introduces children to the sounds and rhythm of\nlanguage. Reading aloud also helps develop their imagination, creativity, and broadens\ntheir perspective of the world. In fact, according to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.education.vic.gov.au\/documents\/about\/research\/readtoyoungchild.pdf\" aria-label=\"Melbourne Institute of\nApplied Economic and Social Research\">Melbourne Institute of\nApplied Economic and Social Research<\/a> reading aloud to children everyday puts them almost a year\nahead of where they would be if they were not read to daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these tips to inspire a lifelong love for reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Read their favorite stories over and over.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Young children will often want\nyou to reread the same book many times, and that is okay! Repetitive reading helps\nchildren increase their vocabulary, word recognition, fluency, and\ncomprehension. It also helps them identify familiar patterns and rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rEAD2-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rEAD2-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rEAD2.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Let your children choose books that interest them. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Making their own book selections\nencourages children to actively participate in the reading process. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/parenting\/wp\/2017\/02\/16\/why-its-important-to-read-aloud-with-your-kids-and-how-to-make-it-count\/?utm_term=.3ea705b7119d\" aria-label=\"89\npercent of kids ages 6 to 17\">89\npercent of kids ages 6 to 17<\/a> say that their favorite books are the ones\nthey\u2019ve picked out for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Read3-300x222.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Read3-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Read3.png 619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Read aloud at a steady pace.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Read at a pace that allows your children to follow the storyline and analyze the pictures. Talking about the story and the pictures as you read will help to develop their reading comprehension skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few of our favorite books for reading aloud to or\ntogether with your children from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/assets\/us-en\/pdfs\/Kumon_Recommended_Reading_List.pdf\" aria-label=\"Kumon Recommended Reading List\">Kumon Recommended Reading List<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/barnyard-banter-denise-fleming\/1100556929?ean=9780805055818\" aria-label=\"Barnyard\nBanter\"><strong>Barnyard\nBanter<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>by\nDenise Fleming <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s another noisy morning on the farm, and all of the\nanimals are where they should be\u2014except Goose. And where is Goose? Young\nchildren will enjoy clucking, mucking, mewing, and cooing while they search for\nGoose on every gorgeously illustrated page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/how-do-dinosaurs-say-good-night-jane-yolen\/1111829940?ean=9780590316811#\/\" aria-label=\"How do\nDinosaurs Say Goodnight?\"><strong>How do\nDinosaurs Say Goodnight?<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>by\nJane Yolen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brimming with humor and familiar good-night antics, here is\na playful peek into the homes of dinosaur children and their parents at\nbedtime. Perfect for sharing and reading aloud, this is one nighttime book your\nown little dinosaur will want to read again and again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/chicka-chicka-boom-boom-bill-martin-jr\/1100375807?ean=9780689835681#\/\" aria-label=\"Chicka\nChicka Boom Boom\"><strong>Chicka\nChicka Boom Boom<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>by\nBill Martin Jr. and John Archambault <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A told\nB, and B told C, I\u2019ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree.<\/em><em> <\/em>In this lively rhyme, all\nthe letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be\nenough room? Oh, no\u2014Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/make-way-for-ducklings-robert-mccloskey\/1100475585?ean=9780140564341#\/\" aria-label=\"Make\nWay for Ducklings\"><strong>Make\nWay for Ducklings<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>by\nRobert McCloskey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The busy Boston streets are too dangerous for eight little\nducklings! But with a little help from a friendly policeman, Mrs. Mallard and\nher family arrive safely at their new home. This Caldecott-winning classic\ncontinues to delight generations of children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/a-giraffe-and-a-half-shel-silverstein\/1002258852?ean=9780060256555#\/\" aria-label=\"A\nGiraffe and a Half\"><strong>A\nGiraffe and a Half<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>By\nShel Silverstein<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring rhythmic verse and iconic illustrations, <em>A Giraffe and a Half<\/em> will leave every reader\u2014 young and old\u2014laughing until the very end. Beloved for over 50 years, this classic captures Silverstein\u2019s signature humor and style. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading aloud to your child is pivotal and is essential to cultivate a love for reading at an early age. 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