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Building Reading Skills

January 31st, 2007

A love of learning is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child.  Long before a child has any idea about the alphabet, parents can prepare children to read.  The first step is to build a loving relationship with your infant.  Hold your child.  Talk to your child.  Start you new infant out with the Baby Galileo Interactive Board Book.

As your child grows, try these simple tips to encourage reading. 

Be a good role model by reading more yourself.

Use labels and signs around the home to promote word recognition.

Point out familiar words around home and the community for your child to recognize.

Visit the library once a week.  Check out books to read together.

Keep a book in your child’s car seat.

Teach your child rhymes and songs.

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