Reading to your children introduces them to new words and can help them build strong language skills. By the time they reach kindergarten and elementary school, they’ll have a readiness for reading that allows them to work through longer and more complex books independently.
Reading aloud to kids can stimulate their imaginations, as they create mental pictures of characters, settings, and events. Books expose children to new ideas and ways of thinking, which can promote creativity and self-expression. Reading to your young ones may also introduce them to different cultures and broaden their understanding of the world.
You can form stronger bonds by reading to your young ones. During this one-on-one time, you may discuss the story together and share personal thoughts and feelings with one another. Sticking with a routine daily reading schedule can help your child build trust and feel closer to you.
What Books Should You Read to Preschoolers?
Preschoolers often need assistance with finding books they’ll enjoy, so help them choose titles based on their interests. For instance, if they love animals or dinosaurs, they might enjoy Duck on a Tractor by David Shannon or Groovy Joe: Ice Cream and Dinosaurs by Eric Litwin.
If your young one needs interactive books to hold their attention, Are You My Cuddle Bunny? by Sandra Magsamen features soft and touchable bunny arms and ears on the cover, and What’s in My Train? by Linda Bleck allows kids to lift flaps and uncover surprises. If your child gravitates toward music, I Love Music: My First Sounds Book by Marion Billet includes push buttons that play sounds to introduce kids to various instruments.
Help your kids build strong reading skills and develop a lifelong love of books by enrolling them in Rising Stride Child Care Centers. We offer preschool programs along with infant and toddler care to clients at our two locations in Drexel Hill and Woodlyn. Contact us today to sign up your kids for preschool, and visit the website to learn more about their enriching pre-school curriculum.