Getting started
Sharing books and stories is a great way to encourage talking and listening. Its never too early to start. Even very young babies will enjoy listening to your voice as you read a very simple story or sing a rhyme. Reading to them can be very calming for small children, especially when the sound of your voice is coupled with favourite stories or characters. Books can also be a great way of passing the time enjoyably on a journey or when waiting for an appointment. Keeping a bag of books nearby at all times can be a life saver!
Here are some tips to help get you started
- Choose a quiet time
- Find a comfy place
- Talk about the pictures
- Give your child time to respond
- Encourage your child to join in
- Keep it short, little and often is best
- Be prepared to share favourite books again and again
- Cuddle up with a book and enjoy some quality time together
Ideas for having fun with books and stories
Coventry Early Years Team
Address: PO Box 15Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR