Parents are regularly described as their children’s ‘first and most enduring educator’. This is particularly true when it comes to learning to read, and one of the best things that you can do as parent is to share books regularly with your child.
SHARING STORIES
Reading together will benefit your child in important ways. A regular storytime:
Picture books
Sharing picture books with your child is particularly important. These are stories that combine text and pictures, though some can be wordless. This type of book benefits children in many ways and, crucially, makes learning to read easier later on. For example, picture books will help your child to:
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