In addition to reading aloud to children from books written by other people, dads and children can also make their own books. Why children should make their own books It is not difficult for children to make their own books, with a bit of help from dads. But first, let us look at why it is a good idea for children to add to their own home libraries by creating some books of … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Why Children Should Be Encouraged to Make Their Own Books
Guide for Dads: Teaching About Language Through Reading Aloud
When dads read aloud to them, children are learning many different things. They are learning about the world, they are learning to love books and reading, and they are learning about language. This learning about language occurs mainly as children hear, see and understand the language as it is used. This is a kind of subconscious learning that takes place naturally. Dads do not … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Teaching About Language Through Reading Aloud
Children Reading Aloud With Us
As children’s reading ability improves, they may want to read aloud with us, starting off with just saying a word or two that they recognize. Even children who cannot read at all can sometimes read along, either because you have read them the book so many times that they have memorized many of the sentences or because in a predictable book, certain phrases or sentences are … [Read more...] about Children Reading Aloud With Us
Guide for Dads: Getting Children to Comment and Question During Read Aloud
Remember that ‘Reading aloud is a journey, not a race’. To make this journey longer, more valuable and more enjoyable, we adults should not be the only ones talking just because we are the only ones reading aloud. The key point is: Being active can increase children’s understanding, enjoyment and learning. Children’s Comments Dads should welcome children’s comments and ideas … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Getting Children to Comment and Question During Read Aloud
Guide for Dads: Making Predictions are Fun
A special type of question are prediction questions that ask children to make an informed guess about what will happen next in a story. Prediction questions develop children’s logical thinking skills. The key is this: Do not only ask for a prediction, also ask for the reasoning behind the prediction. The principle we must bear in mind is: the quality of a prediction is … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Making Predictions are Fun