In the increasingly competitive society, as the most basic learning and information processing ability, people's reading ability has been paid more and more attention. As an important moment for children's mental development, preschool is also a good opportunity to cultivate their early reading ability. Mom and dad, don't neglect.
What is early reading?
Infants and young children read and understand graphic books with colors, patterns, adult language and words. That is to say, the patterns, colors and lines in books or pictures are the main reading contents of infants and young children, not words.
Baby's books can be pictures, cards, newspapers, magazines, and all materials with graphics and colors can be used as objects for baby to read.
Special tip for parents-when reading with your baby, your explanation and narrative are not scripted, not missing a word. According to the general idea or even improvisation, it may be more suitable for the baby.
Opportunities for early reading
0 ~ 3 years old is the key period to cultivate children's reading interest and reading habits. As early as 2 ~ 3 months, the baby has entered the critical period of visual and auditory development, so early reading can be tried to start at 4 ~ 5 months.
Mom and Dad's Action Strategy
2 ~ 3 months to cultivate the baby's ability to follow.
* Use the baby's favorite toy to move slowly 20 cm in front of the baby's eyes, practice regularly, and observe whether the baby's line of sight follows the movement;
* Take the baby outdoors and watch moving objects, such as running dogs, rolling balls and running cars. This can train the baby's head and neck movement and visual coordination ability and prepare for early reading.
4 ~ 8 months to train the baby's ability to concentrate on watching.
* All kinds of items and appliances in the home can be the "reading" objects of the baby. For example, most babies will be interested in electric lights at home. You can turn off the lights and say "light", then turn on the lights and say "light", so that the baby can gradually get used to "sound is associated with objects."
Special reminder-pay attention to the choice of electric lights with lampshades, the light is soft, and avoid directly irritating the baby's eyes.
After 8 months, find signs of early reading in time.
At this time, the average baby will gradually show signs of interest in reading:
* Like to grab newspapers or books from parents;
* Always fiddling with newspapers or books (it may be upside down, it may be touched and slapped, or even torn off);
* Always imitate adults to read books and newspapers.
Special tips-
With the above performance, the baby's written reading really begins.
Recommended books-
Choose colorful and simple graphic pictures for your baby in time, which can be advertising pictures, magazine photos, baby books, etc.
8 to 14 months, start to cultivate your baby's interest in reading.
During this period, pictures are the main reading materials and contents for babies. Mom and dad don't need to tell him the whole story.
For the whole story with plot, you only need to express some picture characteristics in vivid and exaggerated language: "This is red, this is round, red round", "This is puppy, puppy baby, woof!"
Important note-
* At this time, your baby is full of curiosity about everything. His mouth, eyes and small hands are all tools for him to explore the world. When reading a book, the baby may be busy patting and playing with his hands and mouth, and his mouth is babbling and he is happy to talk to his parents.
Recommended books-
1. Cloth books and plastic books can not only avoid being torn by the baby, but also be cleaned and disinfected regularly, which is an ideal choice for this month's big baby.
2. Books with physical objects can help the baby to know the things around him in a concrete and phenomenal way. The content and form are rich and colorful, which makes the baby full of curiosity and cultivates reading interest. For example, if you open the pages of the "Toothbrush Book", there will really be a small mirror, a small toothbrush and toothpaste in it, so that the baby can see it with his own eyes, touch it with his own hands and experience it personally.
Intimate reminder: at this time, the baby likes to stuff everything into his mouth. The colored pigments on printed matter may contain lead, so be careful.
The cultivation of reading interest will benefit children for life.
The main purpose of early reading is to cultivate the baby's interest in reading, improve the baby's language ability and understanding ability of "listening, reading and speaking", and gradually establish good reading habits. Research shows that children with good reading habits can avoid the phenomenon that they can read every word after school, but they can't understand the content of a sentence or a paragraph coherently.
Good reading habits can provide a child with a foundation and learning ability that will benefit him for life.
15 ~ 24 months, you should start to cultivate your baby's reading habits.
Tell stories to your baby regularly every day. During this period, the baby's ability to understand the story has surprised you. Comparing pictures, babies often ask, "What's wrong with this puppy? Are you sick? " Mom and dad can give some hints appropriately.
Later, you can encourage your baby to make up his own stories.
24 ~ 36 months, you may wish to cultivate your baby's habit of reading actively.
In addition to telling stories to your baby every day, you can also increase the time for your baby to turn over books and read books by himself. On the one hand, it can give the baby a chance to repeat the story, on the other hand, it can cultivate the baby's self-confidence and self-awareness, so that he can feel happy and sense of accomplishment in reading.
Intimate reminder:
1. 16 months later, the baby's little hand will turn pages. It is more appropriate to start reading paper books at this time.
2. When the baby is free to turn over the books, make sure he is in an area with moderate light.
You must be careful to avoid the following misunderstandings-
Read early ≠ read early.
Early reading
Early reading/literacy
Matters needing attention in selecting baby books:
Books made of cloth ★ The fibers of cloth will not fall off.
★ The pigments in the book are nontoxic.
★ The sewing is in good condition.
Paper books ★ The sharp corners of books won't hurt the baby.
★ The edge of the paper will not scratch the baby.
★ The weight is moderate, and the baby can operate by himself.
★ The appropriate book size is 13× 15cm.
★ The reflectivity of the page is moderate.
★ Exquisite illustrations and large fonts
Baby's opinion
(very important. Mom and dad must look carefully. )
My father likes reading newspapers, my mother likes reading books, and I also like reading books and newspapers.
When I study, I like my parents to accompany me and hold me. When they look at me with sweet smiles and kind eyes, I think reading is a very happy thing.
● Dad is the most creative. He will spread a big bath towel in a clean bathtub and let me read on the chairs in the park and the tables and chairs made of sofa cushions. Ha, I think reading is a very comfortable thing.
I like listening to stories best, and my parents always regard telling stories as a reward for me. This makes me full of yearning for the stories in the book. I hope I can grow up quickly!