Try to plan reading times when there will be minimal distractions and interruptions. Your child will learn that time spent reading together is a priority and can open the door to a lifelong interest in stories and books. It will help you learn about:

• Your child’s interests 
• Your child’s reading development 
• Your child’s response to literature and to the environment 

Suggestions for Reading at Home 

Whether you are reading to your child, sharing the reading, or listening to your child read, it is important to talk about the stories that you have shared together. Your child may talk spontaneously about something that interests you in a story.

Reading To Your Child 

Children enjoy hearing new  and will develop their, favourite stories, reading will provide many opportunities for your child to develop and extend comprehension skills. 

Listening To Your Child Read 

Listening to your child read provides opportunities to develops routines such as setting aside a specific reading time. Your encouragement and interest will support reading development.