Read Aloud to A Child Week 10/21-10/27

October 21-27, 2012 is Read Aloud to a Child Week and this year’s theme is The American Presidents.

http://readtothem.org/read-aloud-to-a-child-week

Parents are encouraged to read aloud to young children at least twenty minutes every night during this special week and throughout the year.

When reading aloud to a child, consider these ideas to make it even more engaging:

• Set aside a specific time for reading that becomes a routine so kids look forward to it. Having a special time of reading really encourages children to become more interested in books.

• Create the right atmosphere by finding a comfortable place the child enjoys. Maybe it’s a special reading nook, or a comfy chair, or on a favorite blanket or bean bag. You can read to children outdoors in a shady spot or anywhere that helps the child focus.

• Give children a choice of books to read aloud – children love choosing their own books.

• Children love repetition and reading the same books – and they enjoy memorizing them and pretending to read aloud themselves. But also make sure to introduce new books to spark imagination and expand the child’s vocabulary.

For more book ideas and information on reading aloud, visit the Read Aloud website. And remember to do something special during Read Aloud to a Child Week.