Lost in Literacy?

Feeling stumped about where to start with reading to your child? We hear all the time the benefits of reading with and to our children, but what exactly are we hoping to accomplish by reading to our children? How does this tie in with speech and language therapy? Well coincidently, reading has EVERYTHING to do with speech and language. When you read to a child, you’re building their vocabulary, language and literacy skills, while improving concentration, curiosity and memory. You are helping them to learn how to cope and anticipate new experiences. Story is a powerful way to help your child overcome fear, understand new concepts, and anticipate new experiences.

Feeling lost at where to start? Below are some of my favorite books, ranging in length and complexity. Start small, and let your child take the lead. Have them help hold the book, flip the pages, point to pictures, and name pictures you point to. And most importantly, HAVE FUN! Make silly voices, ask questions, and explain underlying concepts and unfamiliar vocabulary.

Family Chatterbox Basic Reads:

 

  1. Brown Bear by Bill Martin and Eric Carle
  2. Goodnight Moon by Margret Wise Brown
  3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
  4. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
  5. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin and John Archambault

 

-Kasey-