1. Every
Child Ready to
Read
Julie James- Children’s Specialist
2. Choosing Books for Babies
Look for books with:
• PICTURES of familiar objects
• Strong rhythm, rich language and
interesting sounds
• Simple Large illustrations
• Not a lot of text on the page
3. Introducing Books to
Your Baby
• Pick the best time to read
• Stop if baby is restless or upset
• Treat books as toys to be played
with
• Use expression to create interest
4. I LIKE BOOKS
*Print Motivation*
• Begin reading books early
• Choose books with clear and
simple pictures
• Let your child see you reading
books, newspapers and
magazines that you enjoy
5. I HEAR WORDS
*Phonological Awareness*
• !!! Sing songs !!!
• Songs break words into smaller
bits so children can hear the
different sounds in words
• Say or sing nursery rhymes
6. I SEE WORDS
*Print Awareness*
• Use board books to encourage
your child to hold the book
• Point to the words in the book as
you say them, especially words
that are repeated
• Hold the book upside down…
7. I KNOW LETTERS
*Letter Knowledge*
• Begin with focusing on the first
letter of child’s name
• Use your child’s finger to trace the
shapes of letters.
• Play with letters (foam, plastic)
8. I KNOW WORDS
*Vocabulary*
• Choose books that have things
that you don’t see every day
• Name pictures as you point to
them
• Learn together by reading about
subjects your child likes
9. I CAN TELL A STORY
*Narrative Skills*
• Narrate your actions to your baby.
“Mommy is putting her shoes on”
• Re-read books you have read
before
• Ask your child questions even
when they can’t answer
