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When you find a book that the children enjoy, be prepared to read it over
and over again.
Read to the children every day. Read to one child, when possible, or to two
or three children. Sit where the children can see the pictures and ask them
what they think the story is about by looking at the illustrations.
Let the children “read” with you by filling in familiar or predictable words.
Make a “mistake” sometimes in a familiar story, such as calling a character by
a silly name, and let the children correct you. Be prepared to read a portion of
a new story at first and then try to read more the next time if the children’s
interest grows.
Let children choose many of the books you read to them.
Use puppets to tell stories to the children instead of reading a book sometimes.
Use real objects to introduce concepts or ideas in stores. Children learn best
with concrete objects. Using props can make a story more meaningful.
Have lots of books available for the children to “read.” Choose sturdy books
with large, colorful pictures and a story that is easy to follow. Choose topics
that are interesting to your two year olds. Include books about people of
different cultures and abilities.
Model the joy of reading by sharing books that you enjoy.
Sing rhyming finger plays and songs with the children.
Alphabet blocks and plastic or cardboard letters are good materials to introduce
letter symbols to your two year olds. Magnetic letters and a magnetic
board or cookie sheet are good, too. Just let the children explore—do not
expect them to name the letters!
Use books as a resource to find answers to the children’s questions.
Look for books in the children’s section of the public library to expand your
classroom selections.