Make Story Time Special - Parent interest
 

Every parent understands the importance of reading to their child but exactly when should you start?

According to new research more then three quarters of parents begin reading to their child before their first birthday and over a fifth introduce their kids to the world of books before they are 3 months old!

With studies showing children who are read to at a young age do better in school it comes as no surprise that a massive two thirds of parents read to their child on a daily basis. A further 85% agree that it’s a great bonding activity according to new research by Fairy.

Wendy Cooling, children’s literature expert, says: “It is never too soon to read to your baby. Book sharing is a pleasure for child and adult alike and there are benefits for babies too as they learn to look, point, touch, listen, talk and concentrate. An expressive reader can also help communication and emotional development. Babies soon imitate sounds and repeated words and so develop an ear for language - a real help later as they learn to read.”

Watch Wendy reveal her top tips on how you can teach your child the magical benefits of reading…




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Ive just been to a conference today by bookstart the organisation that gives out the treasure chests and book bags that was giving the same message 'Its never too soon to share books with children'
Some very interesting speakers and a fab author called Julia Jenson who read out some of her books which were brilliant!

I went into our local independant bookshop today - and asked if they'd like to come and read with chidlren at the setting- turns out this is a 'passion' for the now elderly owner -and she is excited about coming to us - and has also offered us discount in the shop.

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My son was very unsettled as a baby, I used to read anything and everything to him as it seemed to comfort him a lot. :thumbsup:

He is almost five now and is really passionate about books. He is more into non-ficton now rather than stories. :reading: