Somewhere between 12 and 18 months, your child will realize that those sounds he's been hearing you read — words — actually mean something. The more you talk and read aloud to a child at this time (and from the start, for that matter), the better her vocabulary will be. Look for books with a wide variety of visuals, words that repeat often, and clearly labeled objects, both common and unfamiliar. When you read aloud, pause frequently to ask your child questions about the objects you see, answer her questions, and talk through the book's action and images. You don't need a big book budget for this age group. Hearing three or four titles over and over is better for a child than trying to introduce lots of new books.
Bellyitch recommends
So Much by Tricia Cooke - Children will appreciate ethnic diversity and the fun story about the anticipation of arrival of guests at a party for a young baby's dad. I love this book so
much, I buy it for friends I know who have kids.between newborn to 6 months old
With very young babies, what you read isn't nearly as important as that you're reading. Reading out loud to a newborn gives her time to listen to her favorite sound — your voice. And if you hold her warm and snug in your lap while the two of you share a book, she may just associate her happy feelings with reading for the rest of her life.
between 6months and 12 months old
At this age, your baby's vision has developed to the point where she can recognize quite a few images. You'll have fun introducing her to simple illustrations and bold photographs — if you can get her to sit still, that is. Older babies are always on the move, and they love to grab books and turn the pages. That's why the experts suggest that you read to babies this age in three-minute increments several times throughout the day. That way you won't have to fight for your 8-month-old's attention
0 comments:
Post a Comment