Why Reading to Children Is Important.

Hall, Susan L.; Moats, Louisa C.

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Publication Date: 2000

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Why Reading to Children Is Important.

Hall, Susan L.; Moats, Louisa C.

American Educator, v24 n1 p26-33 Spr 2000

The most important activity for encouraging reading success is reading aloud, particularly during the preschool years. Presents information on: the benefits of reading aloud, making reading aloud enjoyable, what to do if a child resists, when to stop reading aloud, what to do if a child wants to look ahead in the book, and what comes after picture books. (SM)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Students, Parent Responsibility, Parents, Reading Aloud to Others, Reading Attitudes, Reading Skills, Story Reading, Vocabulary, Young Children

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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