Resources for Parents

This section contains resources for parents in using books not only to teach children but more importantly, to bond with their children and to develop in their children a lifelong love for reading and learning.

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1.  Introducing Books to Children - by Tatjana Vonta, Developmental Research Center for Educational Initiatives Step by Step, Slovenia, and Fanika Balic, Master Teacher Trainer, Developmental Research Center for Educational Initiatives Step by Step, Slovenia 

      Reading is one of the most important lifelong activities. Young children are connected with reading and books long before they actually know how to read. … A child understands that a book is connected with something pleasant for him and his important adults, something that makes them feel good. He understands the meaning of the word for an object long before he can say this word. Later he starts to understand that there are pictures and words in books and that they have some meaning. This is the first step in developing reading abilities and love towards books. 
     
    What are the next steps in introducing books to children?  Read more here.

Reasons for Reading

2.  Reading Aloud to Your Child – from Step by Step Reading Corner.  Reasons to read aloud to your child: 

    Reading with your child is a way to show that they are important to you. When you give your time and complete attention by sharing the pleasure of a favorite story, children feel special and loved. Settling down together in a comfortable spot with a book and quiet time lets kids know that reading is an activity that you can both enjoy equally. It's cozy and comfortable!    

    Reading to your child gives him new experiences. Reading about places where he has not been gives him new ideas and images to think about. Children learn that they can travel through books and discover new things! Through books children can learn about people who look different from the people they know and realize how much they have in common.
   
    Find out more here.